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Bytownite and Copper Physical Properties

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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
Not Available
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Hackly Jagged, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [001], good on [010], imperfect on [110]
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cu

Bytownite and Copper Chemical Formula

While comparing Bytownite and Copper 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 Copper 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 Copper- Cu

Bytownite and Copper Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bytownite and Copper Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bytownite and Copper Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bytownite is Not Available whereas that of Copper is Not Available.

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