Cassiterite and Manganotantalite Physical Properties

Cassiterite

Manganotantalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

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

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-75.5-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Cassiterite and Manganotantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cassiterite and Manganotantalite 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 Manganotantalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Manganotantalite- MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Cassiterite and Manganotantalite Specific Gravity

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