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Fibrolite and Cassiterite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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-
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3.14-3.25
-
Perfect
6-7
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
 
Brittle
insoluble
-
6.86-7.03
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
6-7
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Fibrolite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite and Cassiterite chemical formula.

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Fibrolite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fibrolite and Cassiterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fibrolite Vs Cassiterite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fibrolite is whereas that of Cassiterite is .