Wavellite and Cassiterite Physical Properties
Solubility
insoluble
insoluble
Specific Gravity
2.36
6.86-7.03
Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular
Cleavage
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
Chemical Composition
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Wavellite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula
While comparing Wavellite 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 Wavellite and Cassiterite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Wavellite- Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Wavellite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wavellite and Cassiterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wavellite and Cassiterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wavellite is 6.86-7.03 whereas that of Cassiterite is 6.86-7.03.