Bytownite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.72-2.75
  
2.00-2.45
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Cleavage
Perfect on [001], good on [010], imperfect on [110]
  
none
  
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
2-4
  
Chemical Composition
Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
  
Bytownite and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula
While comparing Bytownite and Chrysocolla 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 Chrysocolla 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 Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
Bytownite and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bytownite and Chrysocolla Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bytownite and Chrysocolla Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bytownite is 2.00-2.45 whereas that of Chrysocolla is 2.00-2.45.