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Bytownite
Bytownite

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Bytownite and Azure malachite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.72-2.75Not Available
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [001], good on [010], imperfect on [110]
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 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 Azure malachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bytownite and Azure malachite 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 Azure malachite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bytownite- Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Bytownite and Azure malachite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bytownite and Azure malachite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bytownite and Azure malachite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bytownite is Not Available whereas that of Azure malachite is Not Available.