Cassiterite and Rock Crystal Physical Properties

Cassiterite

Rock Crystal

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.86-7.032.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-77

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Cassiterite and Rock Crystal Chemical Formula

While comparing Cassiterite and Rock Crystal 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 Rock Crystal chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Rock Crystal- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Cassiterite and Rock Crystal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cassiterite and Rock Crystal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cassiterite and Rock Crystal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cassiterite is 2.65 whereas that of Rock Crystal is 2.65.