Cassiterite and Diaspore Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Very brittle
Solubility
insoluble
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
6.86-7.03
3.30-3.40
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
Chemical Composition
SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Cassiterite and Diaspore Chemical Formula
While comparing Cassiterite and Diaspore 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 Diaspore chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Cassiterite and Diaspore Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cassiterite and Diaspore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cassiterite and Diaspore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cassiterite is 3.30-3.40 whereas that of Diaspore is 3.30-3.40.