Agate and Cassiterite Physical Properties

Agate

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

2.60-2.64

6.86-7.03

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

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

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7

6-7

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

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

Agate and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate 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 Agate and Cassiterite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Agate- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Agate and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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