Malachite and Cassiterite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.25-4.10
6.86-7.03
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
Cleavage
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
Chemical Composition
Cu2CO3(OH)2
SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Malachite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula
While comparing Malachite 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 Malachite and Cassiterite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2
- Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Malachite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Malachite and Cassiterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Malachite and Cassiterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Malachite is 6.86-7.03 whereas that of Cassiterite is 6.86-7.03.