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Langbeinite and Cassiterite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Slowly dissolves in water
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
Not Available
6.86-7.03
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
1.6 Cleavage
None
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Langbeinite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite and Cassiterite chemical formula.

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

Langbeinite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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

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