Alexandrite and Cacoxenite Physical Properties

Alexandrite

Cacoxenite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.69-3.812.2-2.6

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

1,1 ; 3,2.

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

8.53-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BeAl ₂ O ₄

(Fe+++,Al)25(PO4)17O6(OH)12•75(H2O)

Alexandrite and Cacoxenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Alexandrite 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 Alexandrite and Cacoxenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Alexandrite- BeAl ₂ O ₄
Chemical formula of Cacoxenite- (Fe+++,Al)25(PO4)17O6(OH)12•75(H2O)

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Alexandrite and Cacoxenite Specific Gravity

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