Cassiterite and Lehsunia Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
insoluble
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Durability
Not Available
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Specific Gravity
6.86-7.03
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
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Cleavage
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
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Mohs Hardness
6-7
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Chemical Composition
SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Cassiterite and Lehsunia Chemical Formula
While comparing Cassiterite and Lehsunia 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 Lehsunia chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Cassiterite and Lehsunia Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cassiterite and Lehsunia Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cassiterite and Lehsunia Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cassiterite is Not Available whereas that of Lehsunia is Not Available.