Nepouite and Cassiterite Physical Properties

Nepouite

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

3.18-3.246.86-7.03

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular

1.6 Cleavage

perfect on {001}

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

26-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Nepouite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nepouite 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 Nepouite and Cassiterite chemical formula.

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

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Nepouite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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