Halite and Cassiterite Physical Properties

Halite

Cassiterite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Water-soluble

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.176.86-7.03

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect {001}, three directions cubic

{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.0-2.56-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaCl

SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Halite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite 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 Halite and Cassiterite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Halite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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