Triplite and Cassiterite Physical Properties
Specific Gravity
3.85-3.94
6.86-7.03
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular
Cleavage
{010} Good, {100} Distinct
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Triplite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula
While comparing Triplite 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 Triplite and Cassiterite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Triplite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Triplite and Cassiterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Triplite and Cassiterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Triplite is 6.86-7.03 whereas that of Cassiterite is 6.86-7.03.