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Cassiterite and Ruby Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
insoluble
-
6.86-7.03
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
6-7
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
 
Brittle
-
-
3.97-4.05
Conchoidal
No true cleavage
9
Al 2 O 3

Cassiterite and Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Cassiterite and Ruby 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 Ruby chemical formula.

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Cassiterite and Ruby Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cassiterite and Ruby Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cassiterite Vs Ruby during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cassiterite is whereas that of Ruby is .