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Cassiterite and Amethyst Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
insoluble in common solvents
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.86-7.032.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-77
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiO2

Cassiterite and Amethyst Chemical Formula

While comparing Cassiterite and Amethyst 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 Amethyst chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2

Cassiterite and Amethyst Specific Gravity

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