Cacoxenite and Rubellite Physical Properties

Cacoxenite and Rubellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cacoxenite and Rubellite 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 Rubellite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Cacoxenite- (Fe+++,Al)25(PO4)17O6(OH)12•75(H2O)
• Chemical formula of Rubellite- Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.

Cacoxenite and Rubellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cacoxenite and Rubellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cacoxenite and Rubellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cacoxenite is 3.01-3.06 whereas that of Rubellite is 3.01-3.06.