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Scorzalite and Cacoxenite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.312.2-2.6
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Good
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-63-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Fe+++,Al)25(PO4)17O6(OH)12•75(H2O)

Scorzalite and Cacoxenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite and Cacoxenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Scorzalite- (Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Cacoxenite- (Fe+++,Al)25(PO4)17O6(OH)12•75(H2O)

Scorzalite and Cacoxenite Specific Gravity

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