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Lemon quartz and Cassiterite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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insoluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
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6.86-7.03
1.5 Fracture
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Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
1.6 Cleavage
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{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
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SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Lemon quartz and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lemon quartz 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 Lemon quartz and Cassiterite chemical formula.

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

Lemon quartz and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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