Nifontovite and Cassiterite Physical Properties

Nifontovite

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

2.35-2.366.86-7.03

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

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

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Indistinct

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-56-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 3B 6O 6(OH) 12 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

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

Nifontovite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nifontovite 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 Nifontovite and Cassiterite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Nifontovite- Ca 3B 6O 6(OH) 12 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Nifontovite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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