Cymophane and Smithsonite Physical Properties

Cymophane and Smithsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cymophane and Smithsonite 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 Smithsonite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Cymophane- BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
• Chemical formula of Smithsonite- ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cymophane and Smithsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cymophane and Smithsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cymophane and Smithsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cymophane is 4.00-4.65 whereas that of Smithsonite is 4.00-4.65.