Cymophane and Glaucophane Physical Properties

Cymophane

Glaucophane

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.69-3.813-3.15

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Good on [110] and on [001]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

8.56.0-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Cymophane and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Cymophane and Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cymophane- BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

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Cymophane and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cymophane and Glaucophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cymophane and Glaucophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cymophane is 3-3.15 whereas that of Glaucophane is 3-3.15.