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Jacinth and Cassiterite Physical Properties


Cassiterite and Jacinth Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
insoluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
6.86-7.03  

Fracture
-  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular  

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

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4  
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Jacinth and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jacinth 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 Jacinth and Cassiterite chemical formula.

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Jacinth and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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

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