Vanadinite and Cymophane Physical Properties
Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
6.8-7.1
3.69-3.81
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
Not Available
Cleavage
None
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
3-4
8.5
Chemical Composition
C20H36
BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Vanadinite and Cymophane Chemical Formula
While comparing Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite and Cymophane chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36
- Chemical formula of Cymophane- BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Vanadinite and Cymophane Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vanadinite and Cymophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vanadinite and Cymophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vanadinite is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Cymophane is 3.69-3.81.
