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Cassiterite and Wavellite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.86-7.03
2.36
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cassiterite and Wavellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cassiterite and Wavellite 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 Wavellite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Wavellite- Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cassiterite and Wavellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cassiterite and Wavellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cassiterite and Wavellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cassiterite is 2.36 whereas that of Wavellite is 2.36.