Seraphinite and Cassiterite Physical Properties

Seraphinite

Cassiterite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

insoluble

Durability

Specific Gravity

2.60-3.026.86-7.03

1 7.18

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Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular

Cleavage

Perfect

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

Mohs Hardness

-99996-7

2 10

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Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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

Seraphinite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Seraphinite 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 Seraphinite and Cassiterite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Seraphinite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Seraphinite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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