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Cymophane and Moonstone Physical Properties

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
3.69-3.812.56-2.60
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
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2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8.56-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8

Cymophane and Moonstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Cymophane and Moonstone 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 Moonstone chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cymophane- BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Moonstone- Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8

Cymophane and Moonstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cymophane and Moonstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cymophane and Moonstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cymophane is 2.56-2.60 whereas that of Moonstone is 2.56-2.60.