Benitoite and Cassiterite Physical Properties

Benitoite

Cassiterite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Insoluble: HCl

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.61-3.686.86-7.03

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

[10 1 1] poor

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.56-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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

Benitoite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Benitoite 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 Benitoite and Cassiterite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Benitoite- BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Benitoite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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