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Peridot and Cassiterite Physical Properties


Cassiterite and Peridot Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
insoluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55  
6.86-7.03  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular  

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

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4  
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Peridot and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot 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 Peridot and Cassiterite chemical formula.

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Peridot and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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

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