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Grossular and Cassiterite Physical Properties


Cassiterite and Grossular Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
insoluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73  
6.86-7.03  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular  

Cleavage
none  
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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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 and Cassiterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Grossular is 6.86-7.03 whereas that of Cassiterite is 6.86-7.03.

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