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Ceylonite and Cassiterite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
none
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.63-3.9
6.86-7.03
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Ceylonite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite and Cassiterite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Ceylonite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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

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