Star Sapphire and Cymophane Physical Properties

Star Sapphire and Cymophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Star Sapphire 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 Star Sapphire and Cymophane chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Star Sapphire- Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Cymophane- BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Star Sapphire and Cymophane Specific Gravity

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