Rhodolite and Cassiterite Physical Properties

Rhodolite

Cassiterite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

insoluble

Durability

Specific Gravity

3.846.86-7.03

1 7.18

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Fracture

Conchoidal

Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular

Cleavage

none, may show indistinct parting

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

Mohs Hardness

7-7.56-7

2 10

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Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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

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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.