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Chabazite and Cassiterite Physical Properties


Cassiterite and Chabazite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.08-2.16   
6.86-7.03   

Fracture
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular   

Cleavage
distinct/good on {1011}   
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}   

Mohs Hardness
4.5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Chabazite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chabazite 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 Chabazite and Cassiterite chemical formula.

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Chabazite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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

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