Sardonyx and Cassiterite Physical Properties

Sardonyx

Cassiterite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.706.86-7.03

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-76-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Sardonyx and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sardonyx 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 Sardonyx and Cassiterite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sardonyx- 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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Sardonyx and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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