Cassiterite and Covellite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Flexible
Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
6.86-7.03
4.6-4.76
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
Perfect on {0001}
Mohs Hardness
6-7
Not Available
Chemical Composition
SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CuSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
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 OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Covellite- CuSMichael OâDonoghue , 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.