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Vesuvianite and Cassiterite Physical Properties


Cassiterite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
insoluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43  
6.86-7.03  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular  

Cleavage
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}  
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4  
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Vesuvianite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite and Cassiterite chemical formula.

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Vesuvianite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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

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