Hessonite and Cassiterite Physical Properties

Hessonite

Cassiterite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.55-3.736.86-7.03

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.56-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Hessonite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hessonite 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 Hessonite and Cassiterite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Hessonite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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