Cassiterite and Clinohedrite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
6.86-7.03
3.28-3.335
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
{010} Perfect
Chemical Composition
SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Cassiterite and Clinohedrite Chemical Formula
While comparing Cassiterite and Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Clinohedrite- CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Cassiterite and Clinohedrite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cassiterite and Clinohedrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cassiterite and Clinohedrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cassiterite is 3.28-3.335 whereas that of Clinohedrite is 3.28-3.335.