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Cassiterite and Sulfur Physical Properties


Sulfur and Cassiterite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
6.86-7.03   
Not Available   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular   
(e.g. graphite).   

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

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
Not Available   

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

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Cassiterite and Sulfur Chemical Formula

While comparing Cassiterite and Sulfur 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 Sulfur chemical formula.

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Cassiterite and Sulfur Specific Gravity

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

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