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Cassiterite and Vlasovite Physical Properties


Vlasovite and Cassiterite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
insoluble   
Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO3   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
6.86-7.03   
2.97   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular   
Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}   
Distinct on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
6   

Chemical Composition
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Not Available   

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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.

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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.

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