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Parisite and Cassiterite Physical Properties


Cassiterite and Parisite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
insoluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.33-4.42  
6.86-7.03  

Fracture
-  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular  

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

Mohs Hardness
4.5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
Ca(Nd,Ce,La) 2(CO 3) 3F 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Parisite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Parisite 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 Parisite and Cassiterite chemical formula.

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Parisite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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

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