Cassiterite and Austinite Physical Properties

Cassiterite

Austinite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

Brittle

insoluble

6.86-7.03

Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular

{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}

6-7

SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Brittle

Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl

4.12

Uneven

Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}

4-4.5

CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Cassiterite and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cassiterite and Austinite 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 Austinite chemical formula.

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Cassiterite and Austinite Specific Gravity

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