Anthophyllite and Cassiterite Physical Properties
Specific Gravity
2.9-3.5
6.86-7.03
Fracture
Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular
Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Anthophyllite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula
While comparing Anthophyllite 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 Anthophyllite and Cassiterite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Anthophyllite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Anthophyllite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anthophyllite and Cassiterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anthophyllite and Cassiterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anthophyllite is 6.86-7.03 whereas that of Cassiterite is 6.86-7.03.