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Dioptase and Cassiterite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.25-3.356.86-7.03
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect in three directions
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
56-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Dioptase and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dioptase 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 Dioptase and Cassiterite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Dioptase- CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Dioptase and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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