Cassiterite and Pyrope Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
insoluble
insoluble in water
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
6.86-7.03
3.62-3.87
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
None
Chemical Composition
SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Cassiterite and Pyrope Chemical Formula
While comparing Cassiterite and Pyrope 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 Pyrope chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Pyrope- Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Cassiterite and Pyrope Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cassiterite and Pyrope Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cassiterite and Pyrope Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cassiterite is 3.62-3.87 whereas that of Pyrope is 3.62-3.87.