Prasiolite and Cassiterite Physical Properties

Prasiolite

Cassiterite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.656.86-7.03

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular

1.6 Cleavage

3,1

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

76-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Prasiolite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite and Cassiterite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Prasiolite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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