Cacoxenite and Hematite Physical Properties

Cacoxenite

Hematite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.2-2.6

5.00-5.30

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

None

None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-4

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Fe+++,Al)25(PO4)17O6(OH)12•75(H2O)

Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Cacoxenite and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cacoxenite and Hematite 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 Hematite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cacoxenite- (Fe+++,Al)25(PO4)17O6(OH)12•75(H2O)
Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Cacoxenite and Hematite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cacoxenite and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cacoxenite and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cacoxenite is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.