Albite and Cassiterite Physical Properties

Albite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-2.656.86-7.03

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.56-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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

Albite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Albite 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 Albite and Cassiterite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Albite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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