Cassiterite and Caledonite Physical Properties
Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
6.86-7.03
5.6-5.76
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Cleavage
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
[001] perfect; [100] distinct
Chemical Composition
SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Cassiterite and Caledonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Cassiterite and Caledonite 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 Caledonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Caledonite- Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Cassiterite and Caledonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cassiterite and Caledonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cassiterite and Caledonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cassiterite is 5.6-5.76 whereas that of Caledonite is 5.6-5.76.