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Rhodolite 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
3.84
6.86-7.03
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
1.6 Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Rhodolite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite and Cassiterite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
  • Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Rhodolite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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