Californite and Cassiterite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.32-3.47
6.86-7.03
Fracture
Not Available
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
Cleavage
Not Available
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
6-7
Chemical Composition
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Californite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula
While comparing Californite 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 Californite and Cassiterite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Californite- Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Californite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Californite and Cassiterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Californite and Cassiterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Californite is 6.86-7.03 whereas that of Cassiterite is 6.86-7.03.