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Brazilianite 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
2.98-2.99
2.72-2.75
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Gems
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
(010) Distinct to good
Perfect on [001], good on [010], imperfect on [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Brazilianite and Bytownite Chemical Formula

While comparing Brazilianite 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 Brazilianite and Bytownite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Brazilianite- NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Bytownite- Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Brazilianite and Bytownite Specific Gravity

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

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