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Larvikite and Cassiterite Physical Properties


Cassiterite and Larvikite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
insoluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.59  
6.86-7.03  

Fracture
-  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular  

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

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)2(Fe2+,Mg)3Si3O10  
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Larvikite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Larvikite 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 Larvikite and Cassiterite chemical formula.

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Larvikite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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

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