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Fancy Diamond and Cassiterite Physical Properties


Cassiterite and Fancy Diamond Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
insoluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
6.86-7.03  

Fracture
-  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular  

Cleavage
None  
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}  

Mohs Hardness
10  
6-7  

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

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Fancy Diamond and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fancy 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 Fancy Diamond and Cassiterite chemical formula.

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Fancy Diamond and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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

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