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Enstatite and Cassiterite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.20-3.25
6.86-7.03
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
1.6 Cleavage
Good/distinct on [210]
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Enstatite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Enstatite 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 Enstatite and Cassiterite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Enstatite- Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael 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

Enstatite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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