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Cassiterite and Langbeinite Physical Properties


Langbeinite and Cassiterite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
insoluble  
Slowly dissolves in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.86-7.03  
-9999  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
K2Mg2(SO4)3  

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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.

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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 whereas that of Langbeinite is .

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