Cymophane and Witherite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81
  
4.27-4.35
  
Fracture
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UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
{010} Distinct
  
Mohs Hardness
8.5
  
3-3.5
  
Chemical Composition
BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
BaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Cymophane and Witherite Chemical Formula
While comparing Cymophane and Witherite 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 Witherite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Cymophane- BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Witherite- BaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Cymophane and Witherite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cymophane and Witherite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cymophane and Witherite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cymophane is 4.27-4.35 whereas that of Witherite is 4.27-4.35.