Hemimorphite and Cassiterite Physical Properties
Solubility
Soluble
insoluble
Specific Gravity
3.30-3.50
6.86-7.03
Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular
Cleavage
Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
Chemical Composition
Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Hemimorphite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hemimorphite 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 Hemimorphite and Cassiterite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hemimorphite- Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Hemimorphite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hemimorphite and Cassiterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hemimorphite and Cassiterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hemimorphite is 6.86-7.03 whereas that of Cassiterite is 6.86-7.03.