Clinohedrite and Cassiterite Physical Properties

Clinohedrite

Cassiterite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.28-3.3356.86-7.03

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

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

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Perfect

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.56-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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

Clinohedrite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite and Cassiterite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Clinohedrite- CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony 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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Clinohedrite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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