Cassiterite and Muscovite Physical Properties
Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
6.86-7.03
2.78-2.88
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
Micaceous, Brittle
Cleavage
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
Perfect on the {001}
Chemical Composition
SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Cassiterite and Muscovite Chemical Formula
While comparing Cassiterite and Muscovite 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 Muscovite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Muscovite- KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Cassiterite and Muscovite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cassiterite and Muscovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cassiterite and Muscovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cassiterite is 2.78-2.88 whereas that of Muscovite is 2.78-2.88.