Spodumene and Cassiterite Physical Properties
Solubility
insoluble
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
6.86-7.03
Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Spodumene and Cassiterite Chemical Formula
While comparing Spodumene 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 Spodumene and Cassiterite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Spodumene and Cassiterite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spodumene and Cassiterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spodumene and Cassiterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spodumene is 6.86-7.03 whereas that of Cassiterite is 6.86-7.03.