Cassiterite and Zircon Physical Properties
Solubility
insoluble
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
6.86-7.03
3.93-4.73
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
{110} and {111}
Chemical Composition
SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
ZrSiO4
Cassiterite and Zircon Chemical Formula
While comparing Cassiterite and Zircon 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 Zircon chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO4
Cassiterite and Zircon Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cassiterite and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cassiterite and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cassiterite is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.