Star Sapphire and Cassiterite Physical Properties

Star Sapphire

Cassiterite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.90-4.056.86-7.03

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

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

Not Available6-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Star Sapphire and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Star Sapphire 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 Star Sapphire and Cassiterite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Star Sapphire- Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Star Sapphire and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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