Cymophane and Fire Opal Physical Properties

Cymophane and Fire Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Cymophane and Fire Opal 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 Fire Opal chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Cymophane- BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
• Chemical formula of Fire Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Cymophane and Fire Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cymophane and Fire Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cymophane and Fire Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cymophane is 1.97-2.22 whereas that of Fire Opal is 1.97-2.22.