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Bytownite and Erythrite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Sectile
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.72-2.75
3.06
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [001], good on [010], imperfect on [110]
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
Not Available
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Bytownite and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bytownite and Erythrite 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 Erythrite 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 Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Bytownite and Erythrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bytownite and Erythrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bytownite and Erythrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bytownite is 3.06 whereas that of Erythrite is 3.06.

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