Bytownite and Actinolite Physical Properties

Bytownite

Actinolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.72-2.753.00

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

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

perfect along {110}.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Bytownite and Actinolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bytownite and Actinolite 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 Bytownite and Actinolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Bytownite- Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Actinolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Bytownite and Actinolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bytownite and Actinolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bytownite and Actinolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bytownite is 3.00 whereas that of Actinolite is 3.00.