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Chlorastrolite and Cassiterite Physical Properties


Cassiterite and Chlorastrolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.1-3.5   
6.86-7.03   

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

Cleavage
Not Available   
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Ca 2(Mg,Fe)Al 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Chlorastrolite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorastrolite 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 Chlorastrolite and Cassiterite chemical formula.

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Chlorastrolite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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

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