Chlorite group and Cassiterite Physical Properties

Chlorite group

Cassiterite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

insoluble

Durability

Specific Gravity

2.6-3.36.86-7.03

1 7.18

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Fracture

Lamellar

Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular

Cleavage

Perfect 001

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

Mohs Hardness

2-2.56-7

2 10

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Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)3(Si,Al)4O10(OH)2·(Mg,Fe)3(OH)6

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

Chlorite group and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorite group 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 Chlorite group and Cassiterite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chlorite group- (Mg,Fe)3(Si,Al)4O10(OH)2·(Mg,Fe)3(OH)6
Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Chlorite group and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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