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Cymophane and Carletonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.69-3.812.45
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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Perfect on {001}, good on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8.54-4.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Cymophane and Carletonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cymophane and Carletonite 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 Carletonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cymophane- BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Carletonite- KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Cymophane and Carletonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cymophane and Carletonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cymophane and Carletonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cymophane is 2.45 whereas that of Carletonite is 2.45.