Cassiterite and Cobaltite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
6.86-7.03
6.3
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001) More from other references, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
{100} Good, {010} Good, {001} Good
Chemical Composition
SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Cassiterite and Cobaltite Chemical Formula
While comparing Cassiterite and Cobaltite 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 Cobaltite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Cobaltite- CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Cassiterite and Cobaltite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cassiterite and Cobaltite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cassiterite and Cobaltite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cassiterite is 6.3 whereas that of Cobaltite is 6.3.