Cassiterite and Titanite Sphene Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
6.86-7.03
3.52-3.54
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
Not Available
Chemical Composition
SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Cassiterite and Titanite Sphene Chemical Formula
While comparing Cassiterite and Titanite Sphene 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 Titanite Sphene chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Titanite Sphene- CaTiSiO 5Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Cassiterite and Titanite Sphene Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cassiterite and Titanite Sphene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cassiterite and Titanite Sphene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cassiterite is 3.52-3.54 whereas that of Titanite Sphene is 3.52-3.54.