Childrenite and Cassiterite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Soluble
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.06-3.25
6.86-7.03
Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
Cleavage
Poor/indistinct on {100}
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Childrenite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula
While comparing Childrenite 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 Childrenite and Cassiterite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Childrenite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Childrenite and Cassiterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Childrenite and Cassiterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Childrenite is 6.86-7.03 whereas that of Cassiterite is 6.86-7.03.