Cymophane and Cassiterite Physical Properties

Cymophane

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

3.69-3.816.86-7.03

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

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

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

8.56-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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

Cymophane and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cymophane 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 Cymophane and Cassiterite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cymophane- BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Cymophane and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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