Cymophane and Halite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Water-soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81
  
2.17
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
  
Mohs Hardness
8.5
  
2.0-2.5
  
Chemical Composition
BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
NaCl
  
Cymophane and Halite Chemical Formula
While comparing Cymophane and Halite 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 Halite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cymophane- BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
Cymophane and Halite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cymophane and Halite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cymophane and Halite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cymophane is 2.17 whereas that of Halite is 2.17.