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Nickeline and Cassiterite Physical Properties


Cassiterite and Nickeline Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
6.86-7.03   

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

Cleavage
{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect   
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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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.

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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.

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