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Cassiterite and Weloganite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

insoluble
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

6.86-7.033.20-3.22
1 7.18
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Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular
Conchoidal

Cleavage

{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
Perfect on pseudo {0001}

Mohs Hardness

6-73
2 10
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Chemical Composition

SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Na2SrZrSi6O17(OH)3·3H2O

Cassiterite and Weloganite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cassiterite and Weloganite 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 Weloganite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Weloganite- Na2SrZrSi6O17(OH)3·3H2O

Cassiterite and Weloganite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cassiterite and Weloganite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cassiterite and Weloganite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cassiterite is 3.20-3.22 whereas that of Weloganite is 3.20-3.22.