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Chlorite group and Cassiterite Physical Properties


Cassiterite and Chlorite group Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.6-3.3   
6.86-7.03   

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

Cleavage
Perfect 001   
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}   

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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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.

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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.

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