Bytownite and Beryllonite Physical Properties
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.72-2.75
2.79-2.87
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on [001], good on [010], imperfect on [110]
{010} perfect; {100} good, interrupted; {101} indistinct; {001} in traces
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
5.5-6
Chemical Composition
Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
NaBePO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Bytownite and Beryllonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Bytownite and Beryllonite 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 Beryllonite 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 Beryllonite- NaBePO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Bytownite and Beryllonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bytownite and Beryllonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bytownite and Beryllonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bytownite is 2.79-2.87 whereas that of Beryllonite is 2.79-2.87.