Cymophane and Andesine Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81
  
2.65-2.69
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
8.5
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  
Cymophane and Andesine Chemical Formula
While comparing Cymophane and Andesine 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 Andesine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cymophane- BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Cymophane and Andesine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cymophane and Andesine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cymophane and Andesine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cymophane is 2.65-2.69 whereas that of Andesine is 2.65-2.69.