Kurnakovite and Cassiterite Physical Properties

Kurnakovite

Cassiterite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.847-1.8526.86-7.03

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Conchoidal

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

1.6 Cleavage

Poor to indistinct on {010}

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-36-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Kurnakovite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite and Cassiterite chemical formula.

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

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Kurnakovite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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