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Ekanite and Cassiterite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.28-3.32
6.86-7.03
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
1.6 Cleavage
{101} Distinct
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Ekanite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ekanite 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 Ekanite and Cassiterite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ekanite- ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Ekanite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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