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Cassiterite and Selenite Physical Properties


Selenite and Cassiterite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
insoluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.86-7.03  
-9999  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular  
-  

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

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
2  

Chemical Composition
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
CaSO4·2H2O  

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Cassiterite and Selenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cassiterite and Selenite 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 Selenite chemical formula.

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Cassiterite and Selenite Specific Gravity

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

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