Fluorite and Cassiterite Physical Properties
Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25
6.86-7.03
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
Chemical Composition
CaF2
SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Fluorite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula
While comparing Fluorite 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 Fluorite and Cassiterite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
- Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Fluorite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fluorite and Cassiterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fluorite and Cassiterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fluorite is 6.86-7.03 whereas that of Cassiterite is 6.86-7.03.