Cymophane and Phenakite Physical Properties

Cymophane

Phenakite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.69-3.812.90-2.98

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

8.57.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cymophane and Phenakite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cymophane and Phenakite 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 Phenakite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cymophane- BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Phenakite- Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Cymophane and Phenakite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cymophane and Phenakite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cymophane and Phenakite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cymophane is 2.90-2.98 whereas that of Phenakite is 2.90-2.98.