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Adularia and Cacoxenite Physical Properties


Cacoxenite and Adularia Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.54-2.61   
2.2-2.6   

Fracture
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Uneven   

Cleavage
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None   

Mohs Hardness
6   
3-4   

Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
(Fe+++,Al)25(PO4)17O6(OH)12•75(H2O)   

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Adularia and Cacoxenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adularia and Cacoxenite 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 Adularia and Cacoxenite chemical formula.

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Adularia and Cacoxenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adularia and Cacoxenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adularia and Cacoxenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adularia is 2.2-2.6 whereas that of Cacoxenite is 2.2-2.6.

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