Cassiterite and Orthoclase Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
6.86-7.03
2.54-2.61
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
Gems, Uneven
Cleavage
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
Has perfect cleavage on {001} and good cleavage on {010}. Cleavages intersect at 90°.
Chemical Composition
SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Cassiterite and Orthoclase Chemical Formula
While comparing Cassiterite and Orthoclase 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 Orthoclase chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Orthoclase- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Cassiterite and Orthoclase Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cassiterite and Orthoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cassiterite and Orthoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cassiterite is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Orthoclase is 2.54-2.61.