Cassiterite and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties
Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
6.86-7.03
3.69-3.81
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
Chemical Composition
SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
BeAl 2 O 4
Cassiterite and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula
While comparing Cassiterite and Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4
Cassiterite and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cassiterite and Chrysoberyl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cassiterite and Chrysoberyl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cassiterite is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Chrysoberyl is 3.69-3.81.