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Cymophane and Almandine 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
3.69-3.813.95-4.30
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
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none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8.57-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Cymophane and Almandine Chemical Formula

While comparing Cymophane and Almandine 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 Cymophane and Almandine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cymophane- BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Almandine- Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Cymophane and Almandine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cymophane and Almandine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cymophane and Almandine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cymophane is 3.95-4.30 whereas that of Almandine is 3.95-4.30.