Vishnevite and Cassiterite Physical Properties

Vishnevite

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

Not Available6.86-7.03

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-66-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Vishnevite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vishnevite 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 Vishnevite and Cassiterite chemical formula.

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

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Vishnevite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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