Cassiterite and Albite Physical Properties

Cassiterite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.86-7.032.60-2.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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

Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-76-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Cassiterite and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cassiterite and Albite 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 Albite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Cassiterite and Albite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cassiterite and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cassiterite and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cassiterite is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.