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Calcite
Calcite

Cacoxenite
Cacoxenite



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Calcite and Cacoxenite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
-

Solubility

Soluble
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.67-2.732.2-2.6
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven

Cleavage

Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
None

Mohs Hardness

33-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Fe+++,Al)25(PO4)17O6(OH)12•75(H2O)

Calcite and Cacoxenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Calcite and Cacoxenite 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 Calcite and Cacoxenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Cacoxenite- (Fe+++,Al)25(PO4)17O6(OH)12•75(H2O)

Calcite and Cacoxenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Calcite and Cacoxenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Calcite and Cacoxenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Calcite is 2.2-2.6 whereas that of Cacoxenite is 2.2-2.6.