Cassiterite and Benitoite Physical Properties

Cassiterite

Benitoite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Insoluble: HCl

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.86-7.033.61-3.68

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

[10 1 1] poor

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-76-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cassiterite and Benitoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cassiterite and Benitoite 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 Benitoite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Benitoite- BaTiSi 3O 9Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Cassiterite and Benitoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cassiterite and Benitoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cassiterite and Benitoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cassiterite is 3.61-3.68 whereas that of Benitoite is 3.61-3.68.