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Cacoxenite and Grandidierite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.2-2.62.85-3.00
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-47.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe+++,Al)25(PO4)17O6(OH)12•75(H2O)
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Cacoxenite and Grandidierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cacoxenite and Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cacoxenite- (Fe+++,Al)25(PO4)17O6(OH)12•75(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Cacoxenite and Grandidierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cacoxenite and Grandidierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cacoxenite and Grandidierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cacoxenite is 2.85-3.00 whereas that of Grandidierite is 2.85-3.00.