Cassiterite and Agate Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
6.86-7.03
2.60-2.64
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
Indiscernible
Chemical Composition
SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiO2
Cassiterite and Agate Chemical Formula
While comparing Cassiterite and Agate 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 Cassiterite and Agate chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Agate- SiO2
Cassiterite and Agate Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cassiterite and Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cassiterite and Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cassiterite is 2.60-2.64 whereas that of Agate is 2.60-2.64.