Gahnospinel and Cacoxenite Physical Properties

Gahnospinel and Cacoxenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnospinel 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 Gahnospinel and Cacoxenite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Gahnospinel- (Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
• Chemical formula of Cacoxenite- (Fe+++,Al)25(PO4)17O6(OH)12•75(H2O)

Gahnospinel and Cacoxenite Specific Gravity

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