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Cassiterite and Microcline Physical Properties


Microcline and Cassiterite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
insoluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.86-7.03  
2.55-2.63  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}  
{001} Perfect, {010} Good  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Cassiterite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Cassiterite and Microcline 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 Microcline chemical formula.

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Cassiterite and Microcline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cassiterite and Microcline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cassiterite and Microcline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cassiterite is 2.55-2.63 whereas that of Microcline is 2.55-2.63.

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