Cassiterite and Gaspeite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
insoluble
HCl soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
6.86-7.03
3.71
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
Uneven
Cleavage
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
{10 1 1} Good
Chemical Composition
SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
Cassiterite and Gaspeite Chemical Formula
While comparing Cassiterite and Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
Cassiterite and Gaspeite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cassiterite and Gaspeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cassiterite and Gaspeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cassiterite is 3.71 whereas that of Gaspeite is 3.71.