Diamond and Cassiterite Physical Properties

Diamond

Cassiterite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Soluble

insoluble

Durability

Specific Gravity

3.50-3.536.86-7.03

1 7.18

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Fracture

Conchoidal

Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular

Cleavage

111 (perfect in four directions)

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

Mohs Hardness

106-7

2 10

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Chemical Composition

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

Diamond and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Cassiterite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Diamond- C
Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Diamond and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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