Citrine and Cassiterite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.65
6.86-7.03
Fracture
ConchoidalMichael OâDonoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
Cleavage
Indiscernible
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
Chemical Composition
SiO2
SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Citrine and Cassiterite Chemical Formula
While comparing Citrine 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 Citrine and Cassiterite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Citrine and Cassiterite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Cassiterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Cassiterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 6.86-7.03 whereas that of Cassiterite is 6.86-7.03.