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Chiastolite and Cassiterite Physical Properties


Cassiterite and Chiastolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
insoluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.00-3.15  
6.86-7.03  

Fracture
-  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular  

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

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)  
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Chiastolite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chiastolite 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 Chiastolite and Cassiterite chemical formula.

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Chiastolite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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

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