Cassiterite and Pyroxmangite Physical Properties

Cassiterite

Pyroxmangite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

insoluble

Durability

Specific Gravity

6.86-7.033.76-3.77

1 7.18

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Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular

Cleavage

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

{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect

Mohs Hardness

6-75-6

2 10

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Chemical Composition

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

(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Cassiterite and Pyroxmangite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cassiterite and Pyroxmangite 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 Pyroxmangite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Pyroxmangite- (Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Cassiterite and Pyroxmangite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cassiterite and Pyroxmangite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cassiterite and Pyroxmangite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cassiterite is 3.76-3.77 whereas that of Pyroxmangite is 3.76-3.77.