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Clinothulite and Cassiterite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
-
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-9999
-
Perfect
-9999
Ca2(Mg,Fe)3Al2(SiO4)4(OH)4
 
Brittle
insoluble
-
6.86-7.03
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
6-7
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Clinothulite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinothulite 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 Clinothulite and Cassiterite chemical formula.

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Clinothulite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clinothulite and Cassiterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clinothulite Vs Cassiterite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clinothulite is whereas that of Cassiterite is .