Tinaksite and Cassiterite Physical Properties

Tinaksite

Cassiterite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.826.86-7.03

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect in one direction, indistinct in one direction

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

66-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Tinaksite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tinaksite 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 Tinaksite and Cassiterite chemical formula.

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

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Tinaksite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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