Cassiterite and Langbeinite Physical Properties

Cassiterite

Langbeinite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Slowly dissolves in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.86-7.03Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular

Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-73.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Not Available

Cassiterite and Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cassiterite and Langbeinite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Cassiterite and Langbeinite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Cassiterite and Langbeinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cassiterite and Langbeinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cassiterite and Langbeinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cassiterite is Not Available whereas that of Langbeinite is Not Available.