Augite and Cassiterite Physical Properties
Specific Gravity
3.19-3.56
6.86-7.03
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular
Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Indistinct
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Augite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula
While comparing Augite 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 Augite and Cassiterite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Augite- (Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Augite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Augite and Cassiterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Augite and Cassiterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Augite is 6.86-7.03 whereas that of Cassiterite is 6.86-7.03.