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Bytownite and Charlesite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
-
-
2.72-2.75
Uneven
Perfect on [001], good on [010], imperfect on [110]
6-6.5
Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
 
Brittle
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-
1.79
Irregular/uneven
Perfect on {10bar10}
2.5
Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)

Bytownite and Charlesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bytownite and Charlesite 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 Charlesite chemical formula.

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Bytownite and Charlesite Specific Gravity

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