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Dendrite crystal
Dendrite crystal

Cassiterite
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Dendrite crystal and Cassiterite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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insoluble

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

16.86-7.03
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular

Cleavage

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

Mohs Hardness

-99996-7
2 10
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Chemical Composition

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

Dendrite crystal and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dendrite crystal 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 Dendrite crystal and Cassiterite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Dendrite crystal- -
  • Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Dendrite crystal and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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