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Diamond and Cassiterite Physical Properties


Cassiterite and Diamond Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
insoluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53  
6.86-7.03  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular  

Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)  
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}  

Mohs Hardness
10  
6-7  

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

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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.

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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.

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