Sulfur and Cassiterite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
insoluble
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
Not Available
6.86-7.03
Fracture
(e.g. graphite).
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
Cleavage
{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
6-7
Chemical Composition
Not Available
SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Sulfur and Cassiterite Chemical Formula
While comparing Sulfur 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 Sulfur and Cassiterite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Sulfur and Cassiterite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sulfur and Cassiterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sulfur and Cassiterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sulfur is 6.86-7.03 whereas that of Cassiterite is 6.86-7.03.