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Emerald and Cassiterite Physical Properties


Cassiterite and Emerald Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
insoluble  

Durability
Hard  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.67-2.78  
6.86-7.03  

Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular  

Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]  
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6  
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Emerald and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Emerald 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 Emerald and Cassiterite chemical formula.

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Emerald and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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

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