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Cassiterite and Topaz Physical Properties


Topaz 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   
3.49-3.57   

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

Cleavage
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}   
[001] Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
8   

Chemical Composition
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2   

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Cassiterite and Topaz Chemical Formula

While comparing Cassiterite and Topaz 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 Topaz chemical formula.

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Cassiterite and Topaz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cassiterite and Topaz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cassiterite and Topaz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cassiterite is 3.49-3.57 whereas that of Topaz is 3.49-3.57.

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