Microcline and Cassiterite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.63
6.86-7.03
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
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
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.