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Ammolite and Bytownite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.75-2.802.72-2.75
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Granular
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
no true cleavage
Perfect on [001], good on [010], imperfect on [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
46-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Ammolite and Bytownite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ammolite 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 Ammolite and Bytownite chemical formula.

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

Ammolite and Bytownite Specific Gravity

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