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Bytownite and Chambersite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.72-2.75
3.50
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [001], good on [010], imperfect on [110]
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Bytownite and Chambersite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bytownite and Chambersite 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 Chambersite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bytownite- Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Chambersite- Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Bytownite and Chambersite Specific Gravity

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

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