Cassiterite and Albite Physical Properties
Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
6.86-7.03
2.60-2.65
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
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)
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.