Cassiterite and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
6.86-7.03
2.65-2.90
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.
Cleavage
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
{001} Perfect
Mohs Hardness
6-7
Not Available
Chemical Composition
SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Cassiterite and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula
While comparing Cassiterite and Pyrophyllite 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 Pyrophyllite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Pyrophyllite- Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Cassiterite and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cassiterite and Pyrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cassiterite and Pyrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cassiterite is 2.65-2.90 whereas that of Pyrophyllite is 2.65-2.90.