Cassiterite and Baryte Physical Properties
Solubility
insoluble
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
6.86-7.03
4.3-5
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
Irregular/uneven
Cleavage
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
Chemical Composition
SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Cassiterite and Baryte Chemical Formula
While comparing Cassiterite and Baryte 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 Baryte chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Cassiterite and Baryte Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cassiterite and Baryte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cassiterite and Baryte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cassiterite is 4.3-5 whereas that of Baryte is 4.3-5.