Chromite and Cassiterite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
insoluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
4.5-4.8
  
6.86-7.03
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
  
Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}
  
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5
  
6-7
  
Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4
  
SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Chromite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chromite 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 Chromite and Cassiterite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4
- Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chromite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Cassiterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Cassiterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 6.86-7.03 whereas that of Cassiterite is 6.86-7.03.