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Cassiterite and Scorodite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
insoluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
6.86-7.03
Not Available
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Cassiterite and Scorodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cassiterite and Scorodite 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 Scorodite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Cassiterite and Scorodite Specific Gravity

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