Magnetite and Cassiterite Physical Properties

Magnetite

Cassiterite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.26.86-7.03

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Management Team (2012), 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

5.5-6.56-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Magnetite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnetite 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 Magnetite and Cassiterite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Magnetite- Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Magnetite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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