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Cassiterite and Pectolite Physical Properties


Pectolite and Cassiterite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
insoluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.86-7.03  
2.74-2.90  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular  
Uneven, Splintery  

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

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Cassiterite and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cassiterite and Pectolite 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 Pectolite chemical formula.

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Cassiterite and Pectolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cassiterite and Pectolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cassiterite and Pectolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cassiterite is 2.74-2.90 whereas that of Pectolite is 2.74-2.90.

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