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Bytownite and Chlorastrolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.72-2.75
3.1-3.5
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Granular
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [001], good on [010], imperfect on [110]
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca 2(Mg,Fe)Al 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Bytownite and Chlorastrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bytownite and Chlorastrolite 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 Chlorastrolite 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 Chlorastrolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe)Al 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Bytownite and Chlorastrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bytownite and Chlorastrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bytownite and Chlorastrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bytownite is 3.1-3.5 whereas that of Chlorastrolite is 3.1-3.5.

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