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Tigers Eye and Cassiterite Physical Properties


Cassiterite and Tigers Eye Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64   
6.86-7.03   

Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular   

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

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Tigers Eye and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tigers Eye 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 Tigers Eye and Cassiterite chemical formula.

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Tigers Eye and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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

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