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Bytownite and Langbeinite Physical Properties


Langbeinite and Bytownite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Slowly dissolves in water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.72-2.75   
Not Available   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect on [001], good on [010], imperfect on [110]   
None   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
3.5-4   

Chemical Composition
Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Not Available   

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Bytownite and Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bytownite and Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite chemical formula.

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Bytownite and Langbeinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bytownite and Langbeinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bytownite and Langbeinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bytownite is Not Available whereas that of Langbeinite is Not Available.

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