Eosphorite and Cassiterite Physical Properties

Eosphorite

Cassiterite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.05-3.086.86-7.03

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

Poor on {100}

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

56-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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

Eosphorite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite and Cassiterite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Eosphorite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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