Clintonite and Cassiterite Physical Properties

Clintonite

Cassiterite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

insoluble

Durability

Specific Gravity

3.0-3.16.86-7.03

1 7.18

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Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular

Cleavage

Perfect on {001}

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

Mohs Hardness

3.56-7

2 10

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Chemical Composition

Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2

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

Clintonite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clintonite 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 Clintonite and Cassiterite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Clintonite- Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2
Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Clintonite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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