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Bytownite and Cordierite 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
2.57-2.66
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [001], good on [010], imperfect on [110]
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Mg2Al4Si5O18

Bytownite and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bytownite and Cordierite 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 Cordierite 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 Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18

Bytownite and Cordierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bytownite and Cordierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bytownite and Cordierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bytownite is 2.57-2.66 whereas that of Cordierite is 2.57-2.66.

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