Cymophane and Esperite Physical Properties

Cymophane

Esperite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.69-3.814.28-4.42

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

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Distinct on [010] and [100] poor on [101]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

8.55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Cymophane and Esperite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cymophane and Esperite 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 Esperite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cymophane- BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Esperite- PbCa 3Zn 4(SiO 4) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Cymophane and Esperite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cymophane and Esperite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cymophane and Esperite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cymophane is 4.28-4.42 whereas that of Esperite is 4.28-4.42.