Cassiterite and Peridot Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
6.86-7.03
1.54-1.55
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
Conchoidal
Cleavage
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
Poor
Chemical Composition
SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
Cassiterite and Peridot Chemical Formula
While comparing Cassiterite and Peridot 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 Peridot chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4
Cassiterite and Peridot Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cassiterite and Peridot Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cassiterite and Peridot Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cassiterite is 1.54-1.55 whereas that of Peridot is 1.54-1.55.