Birimba, №321, B.P40 Rumonge Burundi
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Burundi
Chemical Formula | SnO₂ |
Color | Brown, black, yellow, red, and green |
Hardness | 6 – 7 on the Mohs scale |
Density | 6.8 – 7.1 g/cm³ |
Refractive Index | 1.98 – 2.00 |
Transparency | Transparent to opaque |
Luster | Adamantine (brilliant) |
Crystal System | Tetragonal |
Cleavage | None |
Fracture | Conchoidal |
Melting Point | 1,800 – 2,000 °C |
Specific Gravity | 6.8 – 7.1 |
Origin | Found in locations like Bolivia, Indonesia, China, and Myanmar |
Uses | Tin ore extraction, gemstones |
Streak | White |