Garnet and Cassiterite Physical Properties

Garnet

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

3.55-4.336.86-7.03

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

Indistinct

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.56-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

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

Garnet and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet 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 Garnet and Cassiterite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Garnet and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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