Amazonite and Cacoxenite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57
  
2.2-2.6
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Uneven
  
Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
3-4
  
Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
  
(Fe+++,Al)25(PO4)17O6(OH)12•75(H2O)
  
Amazonite and Cacoxenite Chemical Formula
While comparing Amazonite 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 Amazonite and Cacoxenite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
- Chemical formula of Cacoxenite- (Fe+++,Al)25(PO4)17O6(OH)12•75(H2O)
Amazonite and Cacoxenite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Cacoxenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Cacoxenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 2.2-2.6 whereas that of Cacoxenite is 2.2-2.6.