Sunstone and Cassiterite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.62-2.65
6.86-7.03
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001)
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
Cleavage
001
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
Chemical Composition
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Sunstone and Cassiterite Chemical Formula
While comparing Sunstone 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 Sunstone and Cassiterite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
- Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Sunstone and Cassiterite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sunstone and Cassiterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sunstone and Cassiterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sunstone is 6.86-7.03 whereas that of Cassiterite is 6.86-7.03.