Cacoxenite and Sphalerite Physical Properties

Cacoxenite

Sphalerite

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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

2.2-2.63.95-4.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

None

{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-43.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Fe+++,Al)25(PO4)17O6(OH)12•75(H2O)

(Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cacoxenite and Sphalerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cacoxenite and Sphalerite 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 Sphalerite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cacoxenite- (Fe+++,Al)25(PO4)17O6(OH)12•75(H2O)
Chemical formula of Sphalerite- (Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Cacoxenite and Sphalerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cacoxenite and Sphalerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cacoxenite and Sphalerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cacoxenite is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Sphalerite is 3.95-4.10.