Cassiterite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties

Cassiterite

Plumbogummite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.86-7.034.014

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-74-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Not Available

Cassiterite and Plumbogummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cassiterite and Plumbogummite 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 Plumbogummite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Cassiterite and Plumbogummite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cassiterite and Plumbogummite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cassiterite and Plumbogummite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cassiterite is 4.014 whereas that of Plumbogummite is 4.014.