Thulite and Cymophane Physical Properties

Thulite

Cymophane

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.13.69-3.81

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

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1.6 Cleavage

Perfect {010} imperfect {100}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-78.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)

BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Thulite and Cymophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Thulite 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 Thulite and Cymophane chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Thulite- Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)
Chemical formula of Cymophane- BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Thulite and Cymophane Specific Gravity

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