Cacoxenite and Fluorite Physical Properties

Cacoxenite

Fluorite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.2-2.63.00-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

1.6 Cleavage

None

Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-44

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Fe+++,Al)25(PO4)17O6(OH)12•75(H2O)

CaF₂

Cacoxenite and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cacoxenite and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cacoxenite- (Fe+++,Al)25(PO4)17O6(OH)12•75(H2O)
Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂

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Cacoxenite and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cacoxenite and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cacoxenite and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cacoxenite is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.