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Clinozoisite and Cassiterite Physical Properties


Cassiterite and Clinozoisite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.21-3.38   
6.86-7.03   

Fracture
Irregular/uneven, Uneven   
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular   

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}   
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Clinozoisite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinozoisite 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 Clinozoisite and Cassiterite chemical formula.

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Clinozoisite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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

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