Cacoxenite and Gahnospinel Physical Properties

Cacoxenite and Gahnospinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Cacoxenite and Gahnospinel 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 Gahnospinel chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Cacoxenite- (Fe+++,Al)25(PO4)17O6(OH)12•75(H2O)
• Chemical formula of Gahnospinel- (Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Cacoxenite and Gahnospinel Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cacoxenite and Gahnospinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cacoxenite and Gahnospinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cacoxenite is 3.65-4.55 whereas that of Gahnospinel is 3.65-4.55.