Childrenite and Cassiterite Physical Properties

Childrenite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.06-3.256.86-7.03

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular

1.6 Cleavage

Poor/indistinct on {100}

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.5-56-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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

Childrenite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Childrenite 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 Childrenite and Cassiterite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Childrenite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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