Baryte and Cassiterite Physical Properties
Solubility
Soluble
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.3-5
6.86-7.03
Fracture
Irregular/uneven
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
Cleavage
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
Chemical Composition
Not Available
SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Baryte and Cassiterite Chemical Formula
While comparing Baryte 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 Baryte and Cassiterite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Baryte and Cassiterite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baryte and Cassiterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baryte and Cassiterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baryte is 6.86-7.03 whereas that of Cassiterite is 6.86-7.03.