Clinochlore and Cassiterite Physical Properties

Clinochlore

Cassiterite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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insoluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-3.026.86-7.03

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-2.56-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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

Clinochlore and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinochlore 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 Clinochlore and Cassiterite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Clinochlore- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Clinochlore and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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