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Jet and Cassiterite Physical Properties


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Cassiterite and Jet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
insoluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.19-1.35  
6.86-7.03  

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular  

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

Mohs Hardness
2.5-4  
6-7  

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

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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.

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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.

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