Cassiterite and Edenite Physical Properties
Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
6.86-7.03
3.05-3.37
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
Good on (110)
Chemical Composition
SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
Cassiterite and Edenite Chemical Formula
While comparing Cassiterite and Edenite 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 Edenite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
Cassiterite and Edenite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cassiterite and Edenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cassiterite and Edenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cassiterite is 3.05-3.37 whereas that of Edenite is 3.05-3.37.