Chondrodite and Cassiterite Physical Properties

Chondrodite

Cassiterite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Soluble

insoluble

Durability

Specific Gravity

3.10-3.206.86-7.03

1 7.18

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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal

Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular

Cleavage

Poor to good on (001)

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

Mohs Hardness

6-6.56-7

2 10

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Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Chondrodite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite and Cassiterite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Chondrodite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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