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Cassiterite and Simpsonite Physical Properties


Simpsonite and Cassiterite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
6.86-7.03   
Not Available   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular   
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}   
None   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Cassiterite and Simpsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cassiterite and Simpsonite 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 Simpsonite chemical formula.

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Cassiterite and Simpsonite Specific Gravity

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

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