Chrysotile and Cassiterite Physical Properties

Chrysotile

Cassiterite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

insoluble in water

insoluble

Durability

Specific Gravity

2.51-2.636.86-7.03

1 7.18

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Fracture

Fibrous

Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular

Cleavage

Perfect basal

{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}

Mohs Hardness

2.5-4.56-7

2 10

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Chemical Composition

Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chrysotile and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile and Cassiterite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Chrysotile and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysotile and Cassiterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysotile and Cassiterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysotile is 6.86-7.03 whereas that of Cassiterite is 6.86-7.03.