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Grossular and Cassiterite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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-
-
3.55-3.73
Conchoidal, Uneven
none
7-7.5
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
 
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

Grossular and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular 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 Grossular and Cassiterite chemical formula.

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Grossular and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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