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Sulfur and Cassiterite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
Not Available
6.86-7.03
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 Available
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , 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.

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  • Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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.