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Hiddenite and Cassiterite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.216.86-7.03
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-76-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hiddenite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite and Cassiterite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Hiddenite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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