Celestine and Cassiterite Physical Properties

Celestine

Cassiterite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

insoluble

Durability

Specific Gravity

3.90-4.006.86-7.03

1 7.18

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Fracture

Conchoidal

Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular

Cleavage

Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}

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

Mohs Hardness

3-3.56-7

2 10

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Chemical Composition

SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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

Celestine and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Celestine and Cassiterite 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 Celestine and Cassiterite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Celestine and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Celestine and Cassiterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Celestine and Cassiterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Celestine is 6.86-7.03 whereas that of Cassiterite is 6.86-7.03.