Cymophane and Clinohumite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81
3.13-3.75
Fracture
Not Available
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Not Available
Poor on {100}
Chemical Composition
BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 9(SiO 4) 4(F,OH)) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Cymophane and Clinohumite Chemical Formula
While comparing Cymophane and Clinohumite 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 Clinohumite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cymophane- BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Clinohumite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 9(SiO 4) 4(F,OH)) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Cymophane and Clinohumite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cymophane and Clinohumite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cymophane and Clinohumite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cymophane is 3.13-3.75 whereas that of Clinohumite is 3.13-3.75.