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Pearl and Cassiterite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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insoluble

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

2.60-2.856.86-7.03
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular

Cleavage

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

Mohs Hardness

2.5-4.56-7
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaCO3
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Pearl and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pearl 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 Pearl and Cassiterite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Pearl- CaCO3
  • Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Pearl and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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