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Cacoxenite and Amazonite Physical Properties


Amazonite and Cacoxenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.2-2.6   
2.55-2.57   

Fracture
Uneven   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
None   
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal   

Mohs Hardness
3-4   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
(Fe+++,Al)25(PO4)17O6(OH)12•75(H2O)   
KAlSi3O8   

Optical Properties >>
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Cacoxenite and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cacoxenite and Amazonite 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 Cacoxenite and Amazonite chemical formula.

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Cacoxenite and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cacoxenite and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cacoxenite and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cacoxenite is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.

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