Spessartine and Cassiterite Physical Properties

Spessartine

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

4.12-4.186.86-7.03

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Distinct

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.56-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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

Spessartine and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Spessartine 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 Spessartine and Cassiterite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Spessartine- Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Spessartine and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

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