Turquoise and Cassiterite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Soluble
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90
6.86-7.03
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Turquoise and Cassiterite Chemical Formula
While comparing Turquoise 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 Turquoise and Cassiterite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
- Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Turquoise and Cassiterite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Cassiterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Cassiterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 6.86-7.03 whereas that of Cassiterite is 6.86-7.03.