Nickeline and Cassiterite Physical Properties

Nickeline

Cassiterite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available6.86-7.03

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.56-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Nickeline and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nickeline 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 Nickeline and Cassiterite chemical formula.

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

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Nickeline and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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