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Cacoxenite and Beryllonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.2-2.6
2.79-2.87
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
None
{010} perfect; {100} good, interrupted; {101} indistinct; {001} in traces
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-4
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe+++,Al)25(PO4)17O6(OH)12•75(H2O)
NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cacoxenite and Beryllonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cacoxenite and Beryllonite 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 Beryllonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cacoxenite- (Fe+++,Al)25(PO4)17O6(OH)12•75(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Beryllonite- NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cacoxenite and Beryllonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cacoxenite and Beryllonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cacoxenite and Beryllonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cacoxenite is 2.79-2.87 whereas that of Beryllonite is 2.79-2.87.