Dendrite crystal and Cassiterite Physical Properties

Dendrite crystal

Cassiterite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

16.86-7.03

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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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.