Sonolite and Cassiterite Physical Properties

Sonolite

Cassiterite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

insoluble

Durability

Specific Gravity

3.82-4.006.86-7.03

1 7.18

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Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular

Cleavage

{???} Indistinct

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

Mohs Hardness

5.56-7

2 10

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Chemical Composition

Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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

Sonolite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sonolite 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 Sonolite and Cassiterite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sonolite- Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony 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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Sonolite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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