Wulfenite and Cassiterite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
6.50-7.00
6.86-7.03
Fracture
Irregular, Brittle, Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Irregular
Cleavage
On {011}, distinct; on {001}, {013}, indistinct
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}
Chemical Composition
PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Wulfenite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula
While comparing Wulfenite 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 Wulfenite and Cassiterite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Wulfenite- PbMoO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
- Chemical formula of Cassiterite- SnO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Wulfenite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wulfenite and Cassiterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wulfenite and Cassiterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wulfenite is 6.86-7.03 whereas that of Cassiterite is 6.86-7.03.