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Cassiterite and Hibonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.86-7.03
3.84
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

Cassiterite and Hibonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cassiterite and Hibonite 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 Hibonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

Cassiterite and Hibonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cassiterite and Hibonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cassiterite and Hibonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cassiterite is 3.84 whereas that of Hibonite is 3.84.