Cryolite and Cassiterite Physical Properties
Solubility
Soluble
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.97
6.86-7.03
Fracture
Uneven
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
Cleavage
None observed
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
Chemical Composition
Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Cryolite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula
While comparing Cryolite 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 Cryolite and Cassiterite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cryolite- Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Cryolite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cryolite and Cassiterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cryolite and Cassiterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cryolite is 6.86-7.03 whereas that of Cassiterite is 6.86-7.03.