Clinozoisite and Cassiterite Physical Properties

Clinozoisite

Cassiterite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.21-3.386.86-7.03

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular/uneven, Uneven

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {001}

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-76-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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

Clinozoisite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinozoisite 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 Clinozoisite and Cassiterite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Clinozoisite- Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Clinozoisite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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