Cassiterite and Rhodolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
6.86-7.03
3.84
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
Conchoidal
Cleavage
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
none, may show indistinct parting
Chemical Composition
SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
Cassiterite and Rhodolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Cassiterite and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
Cassiterite and Rhodolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cassiterite and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cassiterite and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cassiterite is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.