Cassiterite and Axinite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
insoluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
6.86-7.03
  
3.26-3.36
  
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
  
Good on {100}
  
Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
Cassiterite and Axinite Chemical Formula
While comparing Cassiterite and Axinite 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 Axinite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Axinite- (Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Cassiterite and Axinite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cassiterite and Axinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cassiterite and Axinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cassiterite is 3.26-3.36 whereas that of Axinite is 3.26-3.36.