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Prasiolite and Cassiterite Physical Properties


Cassiterite and Prasiolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
insoluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.65  
6.86-7.03  

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular  

Cleavage
3,1  
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}  

Mohs Hardness
7  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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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.

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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.

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