Cymophane and Spinel Physical Properties

Cymophane

Spinel

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

none

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.69-3.813.64-3.66

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

None, but may exhibit slight parting

1.7 Mohs Hardness

8.58

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

MgAl₂O₄

Cymophane and Spinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Cymophane and Spinel 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 Spinel chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cymophane- BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl₂O₄

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Cymophane and Spinel Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cymophane and Spinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cymophane and Spinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cymophane is 3.64-3.66 whereas that of Spinel is 3.64-3.66.