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Amethyst and Cassiterite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble in common solvents
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.656.86-7.03
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter 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
76-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Amethyst and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst 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 Amethyst and Cassiterite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Amethyst and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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