Uvite and Cassiterite Physical Properties

Uvite

Cassiterite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.97-3.146.86-7.03

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

{1011} Indistinct

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available6-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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

Uvite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvite 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 Uvite and Cassiterite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Uvite- Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Uvite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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