Barite and Cassiterite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.48
6.86-7.03
Fracture
Uneven
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
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
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.