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Orbicular jasper and Cassiterite Physical Properties


Cassiterite and Orbicular jasper Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
insoluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
6.86-7.03  

Fracture
-  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular  

Cleavage
None  
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
-  
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Orbicular jasper and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Orbicular jasper 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 Orbicular jasper and Cassiterite chemical formula.

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Orbicular jasper and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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

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