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Lepidolite 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
2.80-2.906.86-7.03
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
1.6 Cleavage
{001} perfect
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.56-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Lepidolite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lepidolite 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 Lepidolite and Cassiterite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Lepidolite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Lepidolite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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