Peridot and Cassiterite Physical Properties

Peridot

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

1.54-1.556.86-7.03

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

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

1.6 Cleavage

Poor

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-76-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄

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

Peridot and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot 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 Peridot and Cassiterite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)₂SiO₄
Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Peridot and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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