Microcline and Cassiterite Physical Properties

Microcline

Cassiterite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.636.86-7.03

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems

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

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.56-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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

Microcline and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline 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 Microcline and Cassiterite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Microcline and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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