Cacoxenite and Hemimorphite Physical Properties

Cacoxenite

Hemimorphite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.2-2.63.30-3.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

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

1.6 Cleavage

None

Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-45

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Fe+++,Al)25(PO4)17O6(OH)12•75(H2O)

Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cacoxenite and Hemimorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cacoxenite and Hemimorphite 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 Hemimorphite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cacoxenite- (Fe+++,Al)25(PO4)17O6(OH)12•75(H2O)
Chemical formula of Hemimorphite- Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Cacoxenite and Hemimorphite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cacoxenite and Hemimorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cacoxenite and Hemimorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cacoxenite is 3.30-3.50 whereas that of Hemimorphite is 3.30-3.50.