Bustamite and Cassiterite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Partly soluble in HCl.
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43
6.86-7.03
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
Cleavage
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Bustamite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula
While comparing Bustamite 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 Bustamite and Cassiterite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Bustamite- (Ca,Mn2+ )Si 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
Bustamite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bustamite and Cassiterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bustamite and Cassiterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bustamite is 6.86-7.03 whereas that of Cassiterite is 6.86-7.03.