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Chromite and Cassiterite Physical Properties


Cassiterite and Chromite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.5-4.8   
6.86-7.03   

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

Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}   
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4   
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Chromite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite 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 Chromite and Cassiterite chemical formula.

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Chromite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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

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