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Chrysoberyl and Cymophane Physical Properties


Cymophane and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties


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)   

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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.

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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.

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