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Cassiterite and Rosasite Physical Properties


Rosasite and Cassiterite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
insoluble   
Effervesces in cold   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
6.86-7.03   
4-4.2   

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

Cleavage
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}   
Perfect on {100} and {010}   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
4   

Chemical Composition
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Not Available   

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Cassiterite and Rosasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cassiterite and Rosasite 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 Rosasite chemical formula.

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Cassiterite and Rosasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cassiterite and Rosasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cassiterite and Rosasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cassiterite is 4-4.2 whereas that of Rosasite is 4-4.2.

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