Cassiterite and Andradite Physical Properties
Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
6.86-7.03
3.70-4.10
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
none
Chemical Composition
SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Cassiterite and Andradite Chemical Formula
While comparing Cassiterite and Andradite 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 Andradite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Andradite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Cassiterite and Andradite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cassiterite and Andradite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cassiterite and Andradite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cassiterite is 3.70-4.10 whereas that of Andradite is 3.70-4.10.