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Bertrandite and Bytownite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.59-2.60
2.72-2.75
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct
Perfect on [001], good on [010], imperfect on [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Bertrandite and Bytownite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bertrandite 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 Bertrandite and Bytownite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bertrandite- Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Bytownite- Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Bertrandite and Bytownite Specific Gravity

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

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