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Cassiterite and Ajoite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Decomposed by acids
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.86-7.03
2.96
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
Perfect on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

Cassiterite and Ajoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cassiterite and Ajoite 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 Ajoite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

Cassiterite and Ajoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cassiterite and Ajoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cassiterite and Ajoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cassiterite is 2.96 whereas that of Ajoite is 2.96.