Jadeite and Cassiterite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.28-3.38
6.86-7.03
Fracture
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
Cleavage
Good on [110]
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Jadeite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula
While comparing Jadeite 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 Jadeite and Cassiterite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Jadeite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jadeite and Cassiterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jadeite and Cassiterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jadeite is 6.86-7.03 whereas that of Cassiterite is 6.86-7.03.