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Citrine and Cassiterite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.656.86-7.03
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
76-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Citrine and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine 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 Citrine and Cassiterite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Citrine and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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