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Bytownite and Anyolite Physical Properties


Anyolite and Bytownite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.72-2.75   
3.20-3.50   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Perfect on [001], good on [010], imperfect on [110]   
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Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
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Bytownite and Anyolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bytownite and Anyolite 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 Anyolite chemical formula.

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Bytownite and Anyolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bytownite and Anyolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bytownite and Anyolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bytownite is 3.20-3.50 whereas that of Anyolite is 3.20-3.50.

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