Bytownite and Hemimorphite Physical Properties

Bytownite and Hemimorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bytownite and Hemimorphite 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 Hemimorphite 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 Hemimorphite- Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Bytownite and Hemimorphite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bytownite and Hemimorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bytownite and Hemimorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bytownite is 3.30-3.50 whereas that of Hemimorphite is 3.30-3.50.