Vlasovite and Cassiterite Physical Properties

Vlasovite

Cassiterite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO₃

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.976.86-7.03

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct on {010}

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

66-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Vlasovite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite and Cassiterite chemical formula.

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

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Vlasovite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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