Cassiterite and Friedelite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
6.86-7.03
3.06-3.19
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009) Tough, Brittle, Uneven
Cleavage
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
{010} Perfect
Chemical Composition
SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Cassiterite and Friedelite Chemical Formula
While comparing Cassiterite and Friedelite 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 Friedelite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Cassiterite and Friedelite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cassiterite and Friedelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cassiterite and Friedelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cassiterite is 3.06-3.19 whereas that of Friedelite is 3.06-3.19.