Cacoxenite and Amber Physical Properties

Cacoxenite

Amber

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.2-2.6

1.05-1.10

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-4

2-2.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Fe+++,Al)25(PO4)17O6(OH)12•75(H2O)

[C,H,O]

Cacoxenite and Amber Chemical Formula

While comparing Cacoxenite and Amber 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 Amber chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cacoxenite- (Fe+++,Al)25(PO4)17O6(OH)12•75(H2O)
Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]

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Cacoxenite and Amber Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cacoxenite and Amber Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cacoxenite and Amber Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cacoxenite is 1.05-1.10 whereas that of Amber is 1.05-1.10.