Cassiterite and Epidote Physical Properties
Specific Gravity
6.86-7.03
3.25-3.50
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular
Conchoidal, Fibrous
Cleavage
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
{001} perfect and {100} imperfect
Chemical Composition
SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaAl 2(Fe3+ ,Al)Si 3O 12(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Cassiterite and Epidote Chemical Formula
While comparing Cassiterite and Epidote 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 Epidote chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Epidote- CaAl 2(Fe3+ ,Al)Si 3O 12(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Cassiterite and Epidote Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cassiterite and Epidote Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cassiterite and Epidote Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cassiterite is 3.25-3.50 whereas that of Epidote is 3.25-3.50.