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Nuummite and Cassiterite Physical Properties


Cassiterite and Nuummite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.18-3.37   
6.86-7.03   

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

Cleavage
Perfect on 210   
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
6-7   

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

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Nuummite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nuummite 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 Nuummite and Cassiterite chemical formula.

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Nuummite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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

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