Bytownite and Almandine Garnet Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.72-2.75
  
4.3
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Perfect on [001], good on [010], imperfect on [110]
  
None.
  
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
7.5-8.5
  
Chemical Composition
Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Fe3Al2Si3O12
  
Bytownite and Almandine Garnet Chemical Formula
While comparing Bytownite and Almandine Garnet 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 Almandine Garnet 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 Almandine Garnet- Fe3Al2Si3O12
Bytownite and Almandine Garnet Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bytownite and Almandine Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bytownite and Almandine Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bytownite is 4.3 whereas that of Almandine Garnet is 4.3.