Kashmir sapphire and Cassiterite Physical Properties

Kashmir sapphire

Cassiterite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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insoluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available6.86-7.03

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Kashmir sapphire and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kashmir sapphire 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 Kashmir sapphire and Cassiterite chemical formula.

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

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Kashmir sapphire and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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