Cassiterite and Vlasovite Physical Properties

Cassiterite

Vlasovite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO₃

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.86-7.032.97

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

Distinct on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-76

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Not Available

Cassiterite and Vlasovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cassiterite and Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Cassiterite and Vlasovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cassiterite and Vlasovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cassiterite and Vlasovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cassiterite is 2.97 whereas that of Vlasovite is 2.97.