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Cacoxenite and Chiastolite Physical Properties


Chiastolite 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   
3.00-3.15   

Fracture
Uneven   
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Cleavage
None   
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Mohs Hardness
3-4   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
(Fe+++,Al)25(PO4)17O6(OH)12•75(H2O)   
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)   

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Cacoxenite and Chiastolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cacoxenite and Chiastolite 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 Chiastolite chemical formula.

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Cacoxenite and Chiastolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cacoxenite and Chiastolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cacoxenite and Chiastolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cacoxenite is 3.00-3.15 whereas that of Chiastolite is 3.00-3.15.

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