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Cassiterite and Variscite Physical Properties


Variscite and Cassiterite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
insoluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.86-7.03  
2.42-2.58  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular  
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

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

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
4-5  

Chemical Composition
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)  

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Cassiterite and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cassiterite and Variscite 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 Variscite chemical formula.

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Cassiterite and Variscite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cassiterite and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cassiterite and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cassiterite is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.

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