Mimetite and Cassiterite Physical Properties

Mimetite

Cassiterite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

insoluble

Durability

Specific Gravity

7.106.86-7.03

1 7.18

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Fracture

Conchoidal

Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular

Cleavage

[10 1 1] Imperfect

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

Mohs Hardness

3.56-7

2 10

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Chemical Composition

Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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

Mimetite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mimetite 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 Mimetite and Cassiterite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Mimetite- Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Mimetite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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