Emerald and Cassiterite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
Durability
Hard
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.67-2.78
6.86-7.03
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Emerald and Cassiterite Chemical Formula
While comparing Emerald 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 Emerald and Cassiterite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6
- Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Emerald and Cassiterite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Emerald and Cassiterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Emerald and Cassiterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Emerald is 6.86-7.03 whereas that of Cassiterite is 6.86-7.03.
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