Cymophane and Carletonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
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Not Available
Durability
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Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81
2.45
Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on {001}, good on {110}
Chemical Composition
BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , 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 OâDonoghue , 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.