Chalcedony and Cassiterite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Soluble
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
6.86-7.03
Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
Cleavage
Absent
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
Chemical Composition
SiO2
SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chalcedony and Cassiterite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chalcedony and Cassiterite 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 Chalcedony and Cassiterite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chalcedony and Cassiterite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chalcedony and Cassiterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chalcedony and Cassiterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chalcedony is 6.86-7.03 whereas that of Cassiterite is 6.86-7.03.