Iolite and Cassiterite Physical Properties

Iolite

Cassiterite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.76.86-7.03

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

3,1

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.56-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

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

Iolite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Iolite 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 Iolite and Cassiterite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈
Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Iolite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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