Anatase and Cassiterite Physical Properties

Anatase

Cassiterite

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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

3.82-3.976.86-7.03

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [001] and [011]

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-66-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

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

Anatase and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Anatase 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 Anatase and Cassiterite chemical formula.

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

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Anatase and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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