Cacoxenite and Goshenite 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
  
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.
- Chemical formula of Cacoxenite- (Fe+++,Al)25(PO4)17O6(OH)12•75(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Goshenite- Be3Al2SiO6
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.