Cacoxenite and Clinochlore Physical Properties

Cacoxenite and Clinochlore Chemical Formula

While comparing Cacoxenite and Clinochlore 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 Clinochlore chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Cacoxenite- (Fe+++,Al)25(PO4)17O6(OH)12•75(H2O)
• Chemical formula of Clinochlore- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Cacoxenite and Clinochlore Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cacoxenite and Clinochlore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cacoxenite and Clinochlore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cacoxenite is 2.60-3.02 whereas that of Clinochlore is 2.60-3.02.