Cassiterite and Moissanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
insoluble
none
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
6.86-7.03
3.17-3.24
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Cleavage
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
(0001) indistinct
Chemical Composition
SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Cassiterite and Moissanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Cassiterite and Moissanite 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 Moissanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Cassiterite and Moissanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cassiterite and Moissanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cassiterite and Moissanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cassiterite is 3.17-3.24 whereas that of Moissanite is 3.17-3.24.