Linarite and Cassiterite Physical Properties

Linarite

Cassiterite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

insoluble

Durability

Specific Gravity

5.356.86-7.03

1 7.18

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Fracture

Conchoidal

Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular

Cleavage

Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}

{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}

Mohs Hardness

2.56-7

2 10

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Chemical Composition

PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Linarite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Linarite 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 Linarite and Cassiterite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Linarite- PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Linarite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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