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Cassiterite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Physical Properties


Vesuvianite Idocrase and Cassiterite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
insoluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.86-7.03  
3.25-3.50  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular  
Uneven  

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

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , 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.  

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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.

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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.

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