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Cacoxenite and Liddicoatite 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
2.2-2.6
3.02
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
None
{0001} Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-4
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1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe+++,Al)25(PO4)17O6(OH)12•75(H2O)
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Cacoxenite and Liddicoatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cacoxenite and Liddicoatite 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 Liddicoatite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cacoxenite- (Fe+++,Al)25(PO4)17O6(OH)12•75(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Liddicoatite- Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Cacoxenite and Liddicoatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cacoxenite and Liddicoatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cacoxenite and Liddicoatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cacoxenite is 3.02 whereas that of Liddicoatite is 3.02.