Heliotrope and Cymophane Physical Properties

Heliotrope and Cymophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Heliotrope 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 Heliotrope and Cymophane chemical formula.

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

Heliotrope and Cymophane Specific Gravity

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