Rhodolite and Cassiterite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.84
6.86-7.03
Fracture
Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
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
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.