Cassiterite and Anatase Physical Properties
Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
6.86-7.03
3.82-3.97
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
Perfect on [001] and [011]
Chemical Composition
SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Cassiterite and Anatase Chemical Formula
While comparing Cassiterite and Anatase 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 Anatase chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Anatase- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Cassiterite and Anatase Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cassiterite and Anatase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cassiterite and Anatase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cassiterite is 3.82-3.97 whereas that of Anatase is 3.82-3.97.