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Kunzite and Cassiterite Physical Properties


Cassiterite and Kunzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
insoluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21  
6.86-7.03  

Fracture
-  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular  

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic  
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6  
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Kunzite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite 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 Kunzite and Cassiterite chemical formula.

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Kunzite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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

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