Cassiterite and Bastnasite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
6.86-7.03
4.95-5.0
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
Uneven
Cleavage
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
Imperfect to indistinct on {10 1 0}, parting on {0001}
Chemical Composition
SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Cassiterite and Bastnasite Chemical Formula
While comparing Cassiterite and Bastnasite 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 Bastnasite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Bastnasite- (Ce,La)(CO 3)FMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Cassiterite and Bastnasite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cassiterite and Bastnasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cassiterite and Bastnasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cassiterite is 4.95-5.0 whereas that of Bastnasite is 4.95-5.0.