Gaspeite and Cassiterite Physical Properties

Gaspeite

Cassiterite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

HCl soluble

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.716.86-7.03

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

{10 1 1} Good

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.5-56-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

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

Gaspeite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite and Cassiterite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Gaspeite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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