Cassiterite and Hanksite Physical Properties
Solubility
insoluble
Readily soluble in water
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
6.86-7.03
2.562
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
Good on {0001}
Chemical Composition
SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
Cassiterite and Hanksite Chemical Formula
While comparing Cassiterite and Hanksite 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 Hanksite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl
Cassiterite and Hanksite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cassiterite and Hanksite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cassiterite and Hanksite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cassiterite is 2.562 whereas that of Hanksite is 2.562.