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Gaylussite and Cassiterite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
decomposes in water
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.93-1.99
6.86-7.03
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
1.6 Cleavage
perfect [110]
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Gaylussite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite and Cassiterite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Gaylussite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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