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Edenite and Cassiterite Physical Properties


Cassiterite and Edenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
insoluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.05-3.37  
6.86-7.03  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular  

Cleavage
Good on (110)  
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2  
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Edenite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Edenite 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 Edenite and Cassiterite chemical formula.

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Edenite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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

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