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Kutnohorite and Cassiterite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.126.86-7.03
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 1}
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-46-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Kutnohorite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kutnohorite 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 Kutnohorite and Cassiterite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Kutnohorite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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