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Bytownite and Jade Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.72-2.75
2.90-3.38
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [001], good on [010], imperfect on [110]
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6

Bytownite and Jade Chemical Formula

While comparing Bytownite and Jade 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 Jade 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 Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6

Bytownite and Jade Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bytownite and Jade Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bytownite and Jade Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bytownite is 2.90-3.38 whereas that of Jade is 2.90-3.38.

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