Verdite and Cassiterite Physical Properties

Verdite

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

2.80-3.06.86-7.03

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

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

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

36-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaFeS2•2(H2O)

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

Verdite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite 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 Verdite and Cassiterite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Verdite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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