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Glaucophane and Cassiterite Physical Properties


Cassiterite and Glaucophane Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
insoluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3-3.15  
6.86-7.03  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular  

Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]  
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}  

Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2  
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Glaucophane and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane and Cassiterite chemical formula.

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Glaucophane and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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

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