Witherite and Cassiterite Physical Properties

Witherite

Cassiterite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

insoluble

Durability

Specific Gravity

4.27-4.356.86-7.03

1 7.18

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Fracture

Conchoidal

Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular

Cleavage

{010} Distinct

{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}

Mohs Hardness

3-3.56-7

2 10

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Chemical Composition

BaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Witherite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Witherite 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 Witherite and Cassiterite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Witherite- BaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Witherite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Witherite and Cassiterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Witherite and Cassiterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Witherite is 6.86-7.03 whereas that of Cassiterite is 6.86-7.03.