Cassiterite and Ettringite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
insoluble
Partially soluble in water
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
6.86-7.03
1.77
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
Not Available
Cleavage
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
Perfect on {10 1 0}
Chemical Composition
SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cassiterite and Ettringite Chemical Formula
While comparing Cassiterite and Ettringite 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 Ettringite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Ettringite- Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cassiterite and Ettringite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cassiterite and Ettringite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cassiterite and Ettringite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cassiterite is 1.77 whereas that of Ettringite is 1.77.