Cassiterite and Cryolite Physical Properties

Cassiterite

Cryolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.86-7.032.97

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}

None observed

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-72.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Cassiterite and Cryolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cassiterite and Cryolite 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 Cryolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Cryolite- Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Cassiterite and Cryolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cassiterite and Cryolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cassiterite and Cryolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cassiterite is 2.97 whereas that of Cryolite is 2.97.