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Erythrite and Cassiterite Physical Properties


Cassiterite and Erythrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
insoluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.06  
6.86-7.03  

Fracture
Sectile  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular  

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.  
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Erythrite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Erythrite 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 Erythrite and Cassiterite chemical formula.

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Erythrite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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

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