Caledonite and Cassiterite Physical Properties

Caledonite

Cassiterite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.6-5.766.86-7.03

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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

1.6 Cleavage

[001] perfect; [100] distinct

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-36-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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

Caledonite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Caledonite 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 Caledonite and Cassiterite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Caledonite- Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Caledonite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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