Cassiterite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
insoluble
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
6.86-7.03
  
4.014
  
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
  
Uneven, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
4-5
  
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.