Cassiterite and Fluorite Physical Properties
Solubility
insoluble
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
6.86-7.03
3.00-3.25
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Cleavage
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Chemical Composition
SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaF2
Cassiterite and Fluorite Chemical Formula
While comparing Cassiterite and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
Cassiterite and Fluorite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cassiterite and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cassiterite and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cassiterite is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.