Cassiterite and Sodalite Physical Properties
Solubility
insoluble
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
6.86-7.03
2.15-2.40
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
Cleavage
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
Poor on {110}
Chemical Composition
SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
Cassiterite and Sodalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Cassiterite and Sodalite 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 Sodalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na8Al6Si6O24Cl2
Cassiterite and Sodalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cassiterite and Sodalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cassiterite and Sodalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cassiterite is 2.15-2.40 whereas that of Sodalite is 2.15-2.40.