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Girasol and Cassiterite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
-
-
-
1.98-2.50
Conchoidal
None
5.5-6.5
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
 
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

Girasol and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Girasol 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 Girasol and Cassiterite chemical formula.

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Girasol and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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