Barite and Cassiterite Physical Properties

Barite

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

4.486.86-7.03

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-3.56-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaSO4

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

Barite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Barite 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 Barite and Cassiterite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4
Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Barite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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