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Milarite 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
2.52-2.60
6.86-7.03
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
1.6 Cleavage
{0001} Imperfect, {1120} Imperfect
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
KCa 2AlBe 2Si 12O 30 · 0.5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Milarite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Milarite 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 Milarite and Cassiterite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Milarite- KCa 2AlBe 2Si 12O 30 · 0.5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Milarite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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