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Langbeinite and Cassiterite Physical Properties


Cassiterite and Langbeinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Slowly dissolves in water  
insoluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
6.86-7.03  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular  

Cleavage
None  
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
K2Mg2(SO4)3  
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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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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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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