Cymophane and Rhodolite Physical Properties

Cymophane

Rhodolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.69-3.813.84

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

none, may show indistinct parting

1.7 Mohs Hardness

8.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Cymophane and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cymophane and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cymophane- BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Cymophane and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cymophane and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cymophane and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cymophane is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.