Bytownite and Albite Physical Properties

Bytownite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.72-2.752.60-2.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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

Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Bytownite and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bytownite and Albite 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 Albite 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 Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Bytownite and Albite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bytownite and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bytownite and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bytownite is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.