Cassiterite and Xonotlite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
6.86-7.03
2.71-2.72
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous
Cleavage
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
{???} Good
Chemical Composition
SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cassiterite and Xonotlite Chemical Formula
While comparing Cassiterite and Xonotlite 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 Xonotlite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Xonotlite- Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cassiterite and Xonotlite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cassiterite and Xonotlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cassiterite and Xonotlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cassiterite is 2.71-2.72 whereas that of Xonotlite is 2.71-2.72.