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Inderite and Cassiterite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.79
6.86-7.03
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Good
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Inderite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Inderite 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 Inderite and Cassiterite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Inderite- MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Inderite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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