Sulfur and Cassiterite Physical Properties

Sulfur

Cassiterite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available6.86-7.03

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

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

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Sulfur and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur 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 Sulfur and Cassiterite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Sulfur and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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