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Cassiterite and Plasma Physical Properties


Plasma and Cassiterite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
insoluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.86-7.03  
-9999  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular  
-  

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  
Cu9(AsO4)2(OH)10  

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Cassiterite and Plasma Chemical Formula

While comparing Cassiterite and Plasma 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 Plasma chemical formula.

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Cassiterite and Plasma Specific Gravity

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

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