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Agate and Cacoxenite Physical Properties


Cacoxenite and Agate Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.64   
2.2-2.6   

Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Uneven   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
None   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
3-4   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
(Fe+++,Al)25(PO4)17O6(OH)12•75(H2O)   

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Agate and Cacoxenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate 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 Agate and Cacoxenite chemical formula.

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Agate and Cacoxenite Specific Gravity

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

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