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Fluor buergerite
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Fluor buergerite and Cassiterite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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insoluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.31
6.86-7.03
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
1.6 Cleavage
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{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaFe 3+ 3 Al 6 (BO 3 ) 3 Si 6 O 18 (O,F,OH) 4 Anthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Fluor buergerite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluor buergerite 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 Fluor buergerite and Cassiterite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluor buergerite- NaFe 3+ 3 Al 6 (BO 3 ) 3 Si 6 O 18 (O,F,OH) 4 Anthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Fluor buergerite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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