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Cassiterite and Pyrope Physical Properties


Pyrope and Cassiterite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
insoluble  
insoluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.86-7.03  
3.62-3.87  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Cassiterite and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Cassiterite and Pyrope 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 Pyrope chemical formula.

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Cassiterite and Pyrope Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cassiterite and Pyrope Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cassiterite and Pyrope Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cassiterite is 3.62-3.87 whereas that of Pyrope is 3.62-3.87.

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