Cassiterite and Prasiolite Physical Properties
Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
6.86-7.03
2.65
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
3,1
Chemical Composition
SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Cassiterite and Prasiolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Cassiterite and Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Cassiterite and Prasiolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cassiterite and Prasiolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cassiterite and Prasiolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cassiterite is 2.65 whereas that of Prasiolite is 2.65.