Bytownite and Gaylussite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
decomposes in water
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.72-2.75
1.93-1.99
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect on [001], good on [010], imperfect on [110]
perfect [110]
Chemical Composition
Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
Bytownite and Gaylussite Chemical Formula
While comparing Bytownite and Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
Bytownite and Gaylussite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bytownite and Gaylussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bytownite and Gaylussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bytownite is 1.93-1.99 whereas that of Gaylussite is 1.93-1.99.