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Cassiterite and Orbicular jasper Physical Properties


Orbicular jasper and Cassiterite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
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Solubility
insoluble  
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Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.86-7.03  
-9999  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular  
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Cleavage
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
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Cassiterite and Orbicular jasper Chemical Formula

While comparing Cassiterite and Orbicular jasper 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 Orbicular jasper chemical formula.

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Cassiterite and Orbicular jasper Specific Gravity

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

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