Thaumasite and Cymophane Physical Properties

Thaumasite and Cymophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Thaumasite 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 Thaumasite and Cymophane chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Thaumasite- Ca 6Si 2(CO 3) 2(SO 4) 2(OH) 12 · 24H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Cymophane- BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Thaumasite and Cymophane Specific Gravity

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