Weloganite and Cassiterite Physical Properties

Weloganite

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

3.20-3.226.86-7.03

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on pseudo {0001}

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

36-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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

Weloganite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Weloganite 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 Weloganite and Cassiterite chemical formula.

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

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Weloganite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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