Home
×

Bytownite
Bytownite

Chrysoberyl
Chrysoberyl



ADD
Compare
X
Bytownite
X
Chrysoberyl

Bytownite and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.72-2.75
3.69-3.81
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [001], good on [010], imperfect on [110]
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
BeAl 2 O 4

Bytownite and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula

While comparing Bytownite and Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4

Bytownite and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bytownite and Chrysoberyl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bytownite and Chrysoberyl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bytownite is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Chrysoberyl is 3.69-3.81.

Let Others Know
×