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Nifontovite and Cassiterite Physical Properties


Cassiterite and Nifontovite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.35-2.36   
6.86-7.03   

Fracture
Not Available   
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular   

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

Mohs Hardness
3.5-5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Ca 3B 6O 6(OH) 12 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)   
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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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.

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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.

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