Cassiterite and Nifontovite Physical Properties

Cassiterite

Nifontovite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

insoluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.86-7.032.35-2.36

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

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

{???} Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-73.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Ca 3B 6O 6(OH) 12 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Cassiterite and Nifontovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cassiterite and Nifontovite 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 Nifontovite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Nifontovite- Ca 3B 6O 6(OH) 12 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

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Cassiterite and Nifontovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cassiterite and Nifontovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cassiterite and Nifontovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cassiterite is 2.35-2.36 whereas that of Nifontovite is 2.35-2.36.