Cacoxenite and Iolite Physical Properties

Cacoxenite

Iolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.2-2.62.6-2.7

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

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1.6 Cleavage

None

3,1

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-47-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Fe+++,Al)25(PO4)17O6(OH)12•75(H2O)

Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

Cacoxenite and Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cacoxenite and Iolite 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 Iolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cacoxenite- (Fe+++,Al)25(PO4)17O6(OH)12•75(H2O)
Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

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Cacoxenite and Iolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cacoxenite and Iolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cacoxenite and Iolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cacoxenite is 2.6-2.7 whereas that of Iolite is 2.6-2.7.