Cassiterite and Hexagonite Physical Properties
Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
6.86-7.03
2.98-3.03
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
Uneven
Cleavage
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
[110] perfect; [010] distinct
Chemical Composition
SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Cassiterite and Hexagonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Cassiterite and Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Cassiterite and Hexagonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cassiterite and Hexagonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cassiterite and Hexagonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cassiterite is 2.98-3.03 whereas that of Hexagonite is 2.98-3.03.