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Cassiterite and Spinel Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
insoluble
-
6.86-7.03
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
6-7
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
 
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-
-
3.64-3.66
Conchoidal, Uneven
None, but may exhibit slight parting
8
MgAl2O4

Cassiterite and Spinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Cassiterite and Spinel 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 Spinel chemical formula.

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Cassiterite and Spinel Specific Gravity

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