Cymophane and Blue John Physical Properties

Cymophane and Blue John Chemical Formula

While comparing Cymophane and Blue John 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 Blue John chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Cymophane- BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
• Chemical formula of Blue John- CaF 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Cymophane and Blue John Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cymophane and Blue John Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cymophane and Blue John Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cymophane is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Blue John is 3.00-3.25.