Cassiterite and Serpentine Physical Properties

Cassiterite

Serpentine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

insoluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.86-7.032.44-2.62

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular

Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

1.6 Cleavage

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

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-72.5-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Cassiterite and Serpentine Chemical Formula

While comparing Cassiterite and Serpentine 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 Serpentine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Serpentine- H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Cassiterite and Serpentine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cassiterite and Serpentine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cassiterite and Serpentine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cassiterite is 2.44-2.62 whereas that of Serpentine is 2.44-2.62.