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Cymophane and Scolecite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81
2.20-2.23
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Irregular/uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8.5
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Cymophane and Scolecite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cymophane and Scolecite 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 Scolecite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cymophane- BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Scolecite- CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Cymophane and Scolecite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cymophane and Scolecite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cymophane and Scolecite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cymophane is 2.20-2.23 whereas that of Scolecite is 2.20-2.23.