Cassiterite and Dioptase Physical Properties
Solubility
insoluble
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
6.86-7.03
3.25-3.35
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
Perfect in three directions
Chemical Composition
SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Cassiterite and Dioptase Chemical Formula
While comparing Cassiterite and Dioptase 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 Dioptase chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Dioptase- CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Cassiterite and Dioptase Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cassiterite and Dioptase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cassiterite and Dioptase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cassiterite is 3.25-3.35 whereas that of Dioptase is 3.25-3.35.