Cassiterite and Dravite Physical Properties
Specific Gravity
6.86-7.03
3.03-3.18
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular
Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
{???} Indistinct
Chemical Composition
SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Na(Mg 3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Cassiterite and Dravite Chemical Formula
While comparing Cassiterite and Dravite 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 Dravite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Dravite- Na(Mg 3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Cassiterite and Dravite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cassiterite and Dravite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cassiterite and Dravite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cassiterite is 3.03-3.18 whereas that of Dravite is 3.03-3.18.