Vesuvianite and Cassiterite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43
6.86-7.03
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
Cleavage
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
Chemical Composition
Not Available
SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Vesuvianite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula
While comparing Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite and Cassiterite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Vesuvianite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vesuvianite and Cassiterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vesuvianite and Cassiterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vesuvianite is 6.86-7.03 whereas that of Cassiterite is 6.86-7.03.