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Cassiterite and Stolzite Physical Properties


Stolzite and Cassiterite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
insoluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
6.86-7.03   
2   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular   
Conchoidal, Uneven, Brittle   

Cleavage
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}   
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
2.5-3   

Chemical Composition
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Not Available   

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Cassiterite and Stolzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cassiterite and Stolzite 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 Stolzite chemical formula.

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Cassiterite and Stolzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cassiterite and Stolzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cassiterite and Stolzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cassiterite is 2 whereas that of Stolzite is 2.

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