Cassiterite and Spessartine Physical Properties

Cassiterite

Spessartine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

insoluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.86-7.034.12-4.18

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

{???} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-77-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Cassiterite and Spessartine Chemical Formula

While comparing Cassiterite and Spessartine 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 Spessartine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Spessartine- Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Cassiterite and Spessartine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cassiterite and Spessartine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cassiterite and Spessartine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cassiterite is 4.12-4.18 whereas that of Spessartine is 4.12-4.18.