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Cacoxenite and Goshenite Physical Properties


Goshenite and Cacoxenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.2-2.6   
2.60-2.90   

Fracture
Uneven   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
None   
3,1 basal   

Mohs Hardness
3-4   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
(Fe+++,Al)25(PO4)17O6(OH)12•75(H2O)   
Be3Al2SiO6   

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Cacoxenite and Goshenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cacoxenite and Goshenite 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 Goshenite chemical formula.

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Cacoxenite and Goshenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cacoxenite and Goshenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cacoxenite and Goshenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cacoxenite is 2.60-2.90 whereas that of Goshenite is 2.60-2.90.

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