Cassiterite and Shigaite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Moderately flexible
Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
6.86-7.03
2.32
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
Flexible Flexible fragments.
Cleavage
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
Perfect on {0001}
Chemical Composition
SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Not Available
Cassiterite and Shigaite Chemical Formula
While comparing Cassiterite and Shigaite 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 Shigaite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Cassiterite and Shigaite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cassiterite and Shigaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cassiterite and Shigaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cassiterite is 2.32 whereas that of Shigaite is 2.32.