Cymophane and Howlite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81
  
2.45-2.58
  
Fracture
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UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
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None
  
Mohs Hardness
8.5
  
3-3.5
  
Chemical Composition
BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Ca 2B 5SiO 9(OH) 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Cymophane and Howlite Chemical Formula
While comparing Cymophane and Howlite 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 Howlite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cymophane- BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Howlite- Ca 2B 5SiO 9(OH) 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Cymophane and Howlite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cymophane and Howlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cymophane and Howlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cymophane is 2.45-2.58 whereas that of Howlite is 2.45-2.58.