Eudialyte and Cassiterite Physical Properties
Solubility
H 2 SO 4
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.74-3.00
6.86-7.03
Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
Cleavage
Distinct on {0001} imperfect on {11 2 0}
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
Chemical Composition
Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Eudialyte and Cassiterite Chemical Formula
While comparing Eudialyte 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 Eudialyte and Cassiterite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Eudialyte- Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Eudialyte and Cassiterite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Eudialyte and Cassiterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Eudialyte and Cassiterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Eudialyte is 6.86-7.03 whereas that of Cassiterite is 6.86-7.03.