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Cacoxenite and Edenite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.2-2.6
3.05-3.37
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
None
Good on (110)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-4
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe+++,Al)25(PO4)17O6(OH)12•75(H2O)
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2

Cacoxenite and Edenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cacoxenite and Edenite 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 Edenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cacoxenite- (Fe+++,Al)25(PO4)17O6(OH)12•75(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2

Cacoxenite and Edenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cacoxenite and Edenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cacoxenite and Edenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cacoxenite is 3.05-3.37 whereas that of Edenite is 3.05-3.37.