Diamond and Cymophane Physical Properties

Diamond

Cymophane

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.50-3.533.69-3.81

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

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1.6 Cleavage

111 (perfect in four directions)

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

108.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Diamond and Cymophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond and Cymophane 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 Diamond and Cymophane chemical formula.

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

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Diamond and Cymophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diamond and Cymophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diamond and Cymophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diamond is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Cymophane is 3.69-3.81.