Cassiterite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Physical Properties

Cassiterite

Vesuvianite Idocrase

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

insoluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.86-7.033.25-3.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

1.6 Cleavage

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

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-7Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Cassiterite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Chemical Formula

While comparing Cassiterite and Vesuvianite Idocrase 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 Vesuvianite Idocrase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Vesuvianite Idocrase- Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Cassiterite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cassiterite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cassiterite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cassiterite is 3.25-3.50 whereas that of Vesuvianite Idocrase is 3.25-3.50.