Hambergite and Cassiterite Physical Properties

Hambergite

Cassiterite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

insoluble

Durability

Specific Gravity

2.33-2.376.86-7.03

1 7.18

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Fracture

ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular

Cleavage

Perfect on {010}, good on {100}

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

Mohs Hardness

7.56-7

2 10

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Chemical Composition

Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Hambergite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hambergite 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 Hambergite and Cassiterite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hambergite- Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Hambergite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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