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Ametrine and Bytownite Physical Properties


Bytownite and Ametrine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
2.72-2.75   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
Perfect on [001], good on [010], imperfect on [110]   

Mohs Hardness
7   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Ametrine and Bytownite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ametrine and Bytownite 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 Ametrine and Bytownite chemical formula.

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Ametrine and Bytownite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Ametrine and Bytownite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Ametrine and Bytownite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Ametrine is 2.72-2.75 whereas that of Bytownite is 2.72-2.75.

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