Cassiterite and Marialite Physical Properties
Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
6.86-7.03
2.50
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
Distinct on {100} and {110}
Chemical Composition
SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Cassiterite and Marialite Chemical Formula
While comparing Cassiterite and Marialite 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 Marialite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Marialite- 3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Cassiterite and Marialite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cassiterite and Marialite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cassiterite and Marialite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cassiterite is 2.50 whereas that of Marialite is 2.50.