Bytownite and Copper Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.72-2.75
Not Available
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Hackly Jagged, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
Cleavage
Perfect on [001], good on [010], imperfect on [110]
None
Chemical Composition
Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , 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 OâDonoghue , 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.