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Emerald and Cacoxenite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Hard
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.67-2.782.2-2.6
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-83-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
(Fe+++,Al)25(PO4)17O6(OH)12•75(H2O)

Emerald and Cacoxenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Emerald 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 Emerald and Cacoxenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Cacoxenite- (Fe+++,Al)25(PO4)17O6(OH)12•75(H2O)

Emerald and Cacoxenite Specific Gravity

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