Cymophane and Poudretteite Physical Properties

Cymophane and Poudretteite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cymophane and Poudretteite 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 Poudretteite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Cymophane- BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
• Chemical formula of Poudretteite- KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Cymophane and Poudretteite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cymophane and Poudretteite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cymophane and Poudretteite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cymophane is 2.51-2.53 whereas that of Poudretteite is 2.51-2.53.