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Tsavorite and Cassiterite Physical Properties


Cassiterite and Tsavorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
insoluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73  
6.86-7.03  

Fracture
-  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular  

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

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2(SiO4)3  
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Tsavorite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tsavorite 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 Tsavorite and Cassiterite chemical formula.

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Tsavorite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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

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