Chrysoberyl and Cymophane Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81
  
3.69-3.81
  
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
8.5
  
8.5
  
Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
  
BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Chrysoberyl and Cymophane Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrysoberyl and Cymophane 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 Chrysoberyl and Cymophane chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4
- Chemical formula of Cymophane- BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chrysoberyl and Cymophane Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoberyl and Cymophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoberyl and Cymophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoberyl is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Cymophane is 3.69-3.81.