Benitoite and Cassiterite Physical Properties
Solubility
Insoluble: HCl
insoluble
Specific Gravity
3.61-3.68
6.86-7.03
Fracture
Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular
Cleavage
[10 1 1] poor
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
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
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.