Cymophane and Barite Physical Properties

Cymophane and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cymophane and Barite 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 Barite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Cymophane- BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
• Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4

Cymophane and Barite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cymophane and Barite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cymophane and Barite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cymophane is 4.48 whereas that of Barite is 4.48.