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Magnetite and Cassiterite Physical Properties


Cassiterite and Magnetite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
insoluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.2  
6.86-7.03  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular  

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

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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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.

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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.

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