Pyroxmangite and Cassiterite Physical Properties

Pyroxmangite

Cassiterite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.76-3.776.86-7.03

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

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

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-66-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Pyroxmangite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyroxmangite 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 Pyroxmangite and Cassiterite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Pyroxmangite- (Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Pyroxmangite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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