Cymophane and Datolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
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Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81
  
2.90-3.00
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
8.5
  
5-5.5
  
Chemical Composition
BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Cymophane and Datolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Cymophane and Datolite 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 Datolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cymophane- BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Datolite- CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Cymophane and Datolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cymophane and Datolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cymophane and Datolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cymophane is 2.90-3.00 whereas that of Datolite is 2.90-3.00.