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Hambergite and Cassiterite Physical Properties


Cassiterite and Hambergite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
insoluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.33-2.37  
6.86-7.03  

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
7.5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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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.

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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.

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