Cassiterite and Elbaite Physical Properties

Cassiterite

Elbaite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

Brittle

insoluble

6.86-7.03

Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular

{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}

6-7

SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

2.90-3.10

Uneven, Conchoidal

Poor/indistinct on {1120} and {1011}

Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Cassiterite and Elbaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cassiterite and Elbaite 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 Elbaite chemical formula.

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Cassiterite and Elbaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cassiterite and Elbaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cassiterite Vs Elbaite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cassiterite is whereas that of Elbaite is .