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Cassiterite and Saltwater pearl Physical Properties


Saltwater pearl and Cassiterite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
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Solubility
insoluble   
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Durability
Not Available   
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Specific Gravity
6.86-7.03   
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Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular   
Not Available   

Cleavage
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}   
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Mohs Hardness
6-7   
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Chemical Composition
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
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Cassiterite and Saltwater pearl Chemical Formula

While comparing Cassiterite and Saltwater pearl 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 Saltwater pearl chemical formula.

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Cassiterite and Saltwater pearl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cassiterite and Saltwater pearl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cassiterite and Saltwater pearl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cassiterite is Not Available whereas that of Saltwater pearl is Not Available.

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