Cymophane and Anorthite Physical Properties

Cymophane and Anorthite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cymophane and Anorthite 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 Anorthite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Cymophane- BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
• Chemical formula of Anorthite- CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Cymophane and Anorthite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cymophane and Anorthite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cymophane and Anorthite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cymophane is 2.77 whereas that of Anorthite is 2.77.