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Kyanite and Cassiterite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.53-3.656.86-7.03
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
1.6 Cleavage
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-76-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Kyanite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite 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 Kyanite and Cassiterite chemical formula.

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

Kyanite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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