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Cassiterite and Langbeinite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Slowly dissolves in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.86-7.03
Not Available
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
6-7
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , 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 O’Donoghue , 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.