Microlite and Cassiterite Physical Properties
Specific Gravity
5.5
6.86-7.03
Fracture
Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular
Cleavage
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Microlite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula
While comparing Microlite 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 Microlite and Cassiterite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Microlite- (Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Microlite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microlite and Cassiterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microlite and Cassiterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microlite is 6.86-7.03 whereas that of Cassiterite is 6.86-7.03.