Cuprite and Cassiterite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
5.85-6.15
6.86-7.03
Fracture
Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
Cleavage
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
Chemical Composition
Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Cuprite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula
While comparing Cuprite 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 Cuprite and Cassiterite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Cuprite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cuprite and Cassiterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cuprite and Cassiterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cuprite is 6.86-7.03 whereas that of Cassiterite is 6.86-7.03.