Glaucophane and Cassiterite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3-3.15
6.86-7.03
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5
6-7
Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Glaucophane and Cassiterite Chemical Formula
While comparing Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane and Cassiterite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
- Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Glaucophane and Cassiterite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Cassiterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Cassiterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 6.86-7.03 whereas that of Cassiterite is 6.86-7.03.