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Cassiterite and Scolecite Physical Properties


Scolecite and Cassiterite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
insoluble   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
6.86-7.03   
2.20-2.23   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular   
Irregular/uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Uneven   

Cleavage
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}   
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Cassiterite and Scolecite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cassiterite and Scolecite 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 Scolecite chemical formula.

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Cassiterite and Scolecite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cassiterite and Scolecite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cassiterite and Scolecite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cassiterite is 2.20-2.23 whereas that of Scolecite is 2.20-2.23.

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