Hodgkinsonite and Cassiterite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.06-4.08
6.86-7.03
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
Cleavage
{???} Perfect
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
Chemical Composition
Mn2+ Zn 2SiO 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Hodgkinsonite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hodgkinsonite 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 Hodgkinsonite and Cassiterite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hodgkinsonite- Mn2+ Zn 2SiO 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Hodgkinsonite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hodgkinsonite and Cassiterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hodgkinsonite and Cassiterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hodgkinsonite is 6.86-7.03 whereas that of Cassiterite is 6.86-7.03.