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Cacoxenite
Cacoxenite

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Cacoxenite and Black Opal Physical Properties

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
2.2-2.61.97-2.22
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
None
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-46-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe+++,Al)25(PO4)17O6(OH)12•75(H2O)
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Cacoxenite and Black Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Cacoxenite and Black Opal 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 Black Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cacoxenite- (Fe+++,Al)25(PO4)17O6(OH)12•75(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Black Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Cacoxenite and Black Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cacoxenite and Black Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cacoxenite and Black Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cacoxenite is 1.97-2.22 whereas that of Black Opal is 1.97-2.22.