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Papagoite and Cassiterite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.25
6.86-7.03
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect in one direction
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Papagoite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Papagoite 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 Papagoite and Cassiterite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Papagoite- CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Papagoite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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