Cymophane and Nickeline Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
  
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81
  
Not Available
  
Fracture
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Conchoidal, Uneven
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect
  
Mohs Hardness
8.5
  
5-5.5
  
Chemical Composition
BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
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Cymophane and Nickeline Chemical Formula
While comparing Cymophane and Nickeline 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 Nickeline chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cymophane- BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Cymophane and Nickeline Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cymophane and Nickeline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cymophane and Nickeline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cymophane is Not Available whereas that of Nickeline is Not Available.