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Cymophane and Caledonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81
5.6-5.76
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
[001] perfect; [100] distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8.5
2.5-3
1.8 Chemical Composition
BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Cymophane and Caledonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cymophane and Caledonite 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 Caledonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cymophane- BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Caledonite- Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Cymophane and Caledonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cymophane and Caledonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cymophane and Caledonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cymophane is 5.6-5.76 whereas that of Caledonite is 5.6-5.76.