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Cassiterite and Labradorite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.86-7.03
2.69-2.72
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8

Cassiterite and Labradorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cassiterite and Labradorite 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 Labradorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Labradorite- (Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8

Cassiterite and Labradorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cassiterite and Labradorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cassiterite and Labradorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cassiterite is 2.69-2.72 whereas that of Labradorite is 2.69-2.72.