Cassiterite and Tremolite Physical Properties

Cassiterite

Tremolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.86-7.032.95-3.07

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-75-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Cassiterite and Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cassiterite and Tremolite 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 Tremolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Cassiterite and Tremolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cassiterite and Tremolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cassiterite and Tremolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cassiterite is 2.95-3.07 whereas that of Tremolite is 2.95-3.07.