Cymophane and Turquoise Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81
  
2.30-2.90
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Good to perfect_usually N/A
  
Mohs Hardness
8.5
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  
Cymophane and Turquoise Chemical Formula
While comparing Cymophane and Turquoise 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 Turquoise chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cymophane- BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
Cymophane and Turquoise Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cymophane and Turquoise Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cymophane and Turquoise Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cymophane is 2.30-2.90 whereas that of Turquoise is 2.30-2.90.