Cassiterite and Brookite Physical Properties

Cassiterite

Brookite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.86-7.033.87-4.14

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

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

1.6 Cleavage

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

Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-75.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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

Cassiterite and Brookite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cassiterite and Brookite 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 Brookite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Brookite- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Cassiterite and Brookite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cassiterite and Brookite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cassiterite and Brookite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cassiterite is 3.87-4.14 whereas that of Brookite is 3.87-4.14.