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Cassiterite and Tsavorite Physical Properties


Tsavorite and Cassiterite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
insoluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.86-7.03  
3.55-3.73  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular  
-  

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

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Ca3Al2(SiO4)3  

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Cassiterite and Tsavorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cassiterite and Tsavorite 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 Tsavorite chemical formula.

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Cassiterite and Tsavorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cassiterite and Tsavorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cassiterite and Tsavorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cassiterite is 3.55-3.73 whereas that of Tsavorite is 3.55-3.73.

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