Chrysoberyl and Cassiterite Physical Properties

Chrysoberyl

Cassiterite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.69-3.816.86-7.03

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic

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

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

8.56-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BeAl ₂ O ₄

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

Chrysoberyl and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl and Cassiterite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl ₂ O ₄
Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Chrysoberyl and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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