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Cassiterite
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Cassiterite and Riesling Beryl Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.86-7.032.66-2.86
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-77.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Al 2Be 3Si 6O 18Martin H.

Cassiterite and Riesling Beryl Chemical Formula

While comparing Cassiterite and Riesling Beryl 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 Riesling Beryl chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Riesling Beryl- Al 2Be 3Si 6O 18Martin H.

Cassiterite and Riesling Beryl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cassiterite and Riesling Beryl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cassiterite and Riesling Beryl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cassiterite is 2.66-2.86 whereas that of Riesling Beryl is 2.66-2.86.