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Cymophane and Cassiterite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81
6.86-7.03
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
8.5
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , 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 O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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.