Bloodstone and Cassiterite Physical Properties

Bloodstone

Cassiterite

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.63-2.656.86-7.03

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

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

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

76-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

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

Bloodstone and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bloodstone 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 Bloodstone and Cassiterite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Bloodstone- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Compare All Gems

Bloodstone Vs Hawks Eye

Bloodstone Vs Heliodor

Bloodstone Vs Intermediate Gold Nuggets

Bloodstone and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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