Cassiterite and Cordierite Physical Properties
Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
6.86-7.03
2.57-2.66
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
Chemical Composition
SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Mg2Al4Si5O18
Cassiterite and Cordierite Chemical Formula
While comparing Cassiterite and Cordierite 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 Cordierite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18
Cassiterite and Cordierite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cassiterite and Cordierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cassiterite and Cordierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cassiterite is 2.57-2.66 whereas that of Cordierite is 2.57-2.66.