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Copper and Cassiterite Physical Properties


Cassiterite and Copper Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
insoluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
6.86-7.03  

Fracture
Hackly  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular  

Cleavage
None  
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
Cu  
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Copper and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Copper 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 Copper and Cassiterite chemical formula.

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Copper and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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

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