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Morion and Cassiterite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65
6.86-7.03
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Morion and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Morion 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 Morion and Cassiterite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Morion- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Morion and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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