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Cassiterite and Larvikite Physical Properties


Larvikite and Cassiterite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
insoluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.86-7.03  
2.59  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular  
-  

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

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
(Na,Ca)2(Fe2+,Mg)3Si3O10  

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Cassiterite and Larvikite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cassiterite and Larvikite 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 Larvikite chemical formula.

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Cassiterite and Larvikite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cassiterite and Larvikite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cassiterite and Larvikite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cassiterite is 2.59 whereas that of Larvikite is 2.59.

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