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Vlasovite and Cassiterite Physical Properties


Cassiterite and Vlasovite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO3   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.97   
6.86-7.03   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle   
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular   

Cleavage
Distinct on {010}   
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}   

Mohs Hardness
6   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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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.

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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.

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