Quartz and Cacoxenite Physical Properties

Quartz

Cacoxenite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.652.2-2.6

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{0110} Indistinct

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

73-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

(Fe+++,Al)25(PO4)17O6(OH)12•75(H2O)

Quartz and Cacoxenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz 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 Quartz and Cacoxenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Cacoxenite- (Fe+++,Al)25(PO4)17O6(OH)12•75(H2O)

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Quartz and Cacoxenite Specific Gravity

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