Cassiterite and Dolomite Physical Properties
Solubility
insoluble
Poorly soluble in dilute HCl
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
6.86-7.03
2.80-2.95
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage
Chemical Composition
SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Cassiterite and Dolomite Chemical Formula
While comparing Cassiterite and Dolomite 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 Dolomite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Dolomite- CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Cassiterite and Dolomite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cassiterite and Dolomite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cassiterite and Dolomite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cassiterite is 2.80-2.95 whereas that of Dolomite is 2.80-2.95.