Astrophyllite and Cassiterite Physical Properties

Astrophyllite

Cassiterite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.2-3.46.86-7.03

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle, Metallic

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [001] imperfect on [100]

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

36-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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

Astrophyllite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Astrophyllite 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 Astrophyllite and Cassiterite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Astrophyllite- (K,Na) 3(Fe2+ ,Mn) 7Ti 2Si 8O 24(O,OH) 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Astrophyllite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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