Cymophane and Willemite Physical Properties

Cymophane and Willemite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cymophane and Willemite 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 Willemite chemical formula.

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

Cymophane and Willemite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cymophane and Willemite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cymophane and Willemite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cymophane is 3.89-4.18 whereas that of Willemite is 3.89-4.18.