Jet and Cassiterite Physical Properties

Jet

Cassiterite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

insoluble

Durability

Specific Gravity

1.19-1.356.86-7.03

1 7.18

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Fracture

ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular

Cleavage

None

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

Mohs Hardness

2.5-46-7

2 10

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Chemical Composition

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

Jet and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jet 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 Jet and Cassiterite chemical formula.

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

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Jet and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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