Analcime and Bytownite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.24-2.29
  
2.72-2.75
  
Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
Very poor [100]
  
Perfect on [001], good on [010], imperfect on [110]
  
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  
Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Analcime and Bytownite Chemical Formula
While comparing Analcime 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 Analcime and Bytownite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Analcime- NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Bytownite- Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Analcime and Bytownite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Analcime and Bytownite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Analcime and Bytownite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Analcime is 2.72-2.75 whereas that of Bytownite is 2.72-2.75.