Cassiterite and Microcline Physical Properties

Cassiterite

Microcline

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

insoluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.86-7.032.55-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular

Uneven, Uneven, Gems

1.6 Cleavage

{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-76-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Cassiterite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Cassiterite and Microcline 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 Microcline chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Cassiterite and Microcline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cassiterite and Microcline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cassiterite and Microcline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cassiterite is 2.55-2.63 whereas that of Microcline is 2.55-2.63.