Cacoxenite and Diaspore Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Very brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
insoluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.2-2.6
  
3.30-3.40
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
None
  
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
  
Mohs Hardness
3-4
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
(Fe+++,Al)25(PO4)17O6(OH)12•75(H2O)
  
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
Cacoxenite and Diaspore Chemical Formula
While comparing Cacoxenite and Diaspore 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 Diaspore chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cacoxenite- (Fe+++,Al)25(PO4)17O6(OH)12•75(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Cacoxenite and Diaspore Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cacoxenite and Diaspore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cacoxenite and Diaspore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cacoxenite is 3.30-3.40 whereas that of Diaspore is 3.30-3.40.