Gaylussite and Cymophane Physical Properties

Gaylussite and Cymophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite and Cymophane chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
• Chemical formula of Cymophane- BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Gaylussite and Cymophane Specific Gravity

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