Cassiterite and Covellite Physical Properties

Cassiterite and Covellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cassiterite and Covellite 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 Covellite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
• Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Cassiterite and Covellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cassiterite and Covellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cassiterite and Covellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cassiterite is 4.6-4.76 whereas that of Covellite is 4.6-4.76.