Neptunite and Cassiterite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.19-3.23
6.86-7.03
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
Cleavage
{110} good
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
Chemical Composition
KNa 2Li(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ ) 2Ti 2Si 8O 24Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Neptunite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula
While comparing Neptunite 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 Neptunite and Cassiterite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Neptunite- KNa 2Li(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ ) 2Ti 2Si 8O 24Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Neptunite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Neptunite and Cassiterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Neptunite and Cassiterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Neptunite is 6.86-7.03 whereas that of Cassiterite is 6.86-7.03.