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Sulphur and Cassiterite Physical Properties


Cassiterite and Sulphur Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.05-2.08   
6.86-7.03   

Fracture
Not Available   
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular   

Cleavage
Not Available   
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
SWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Sulphur and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulphur 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 Sulphur and Cassiterite chemical formula.

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Sulphur and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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

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