Bytownite and Chondrodite Physical Properties

Bytownite

Chondrodite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.72-2.753.10-3.20

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [001], good on [010], imperfect on [110]

Poor to good on (001)

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Bytownite and Chondrodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bytownite and Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Bytownite and Chondrodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bytownite and Chondrodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bytownite and Chondrodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bytownite is 3.10-3.20 whereas that of Chondrodite is 3.10-3.20.