Cassiterite and Almandine Garnet Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
6.86-7.03
4.3
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
Not Available
Cleavage
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
None.
Mohs Hardness
6-7
7.5-8.5
Chemical Composition
SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Fe3Al2Si3O12
Cassiterite and Almandine Garnet Chemical Formula
While comparing Cassiterite and Almandine Garnet 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 Almandine Garnet chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Almandine Garnet- Fe3Al2Si3O12
Cassiterite and Almandine Garnet Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cassiterite and Almandine Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cassiterite and Almandine Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cassiterite is 4.3 whereas that of Almandine Garnet is 4.3.