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Bytownite and Lawsonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.72-2.75
3.09
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [001], good on [010], imperfect on [110]
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
8
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Bytownite and Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bytownite and Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bytownite- Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Bytownite and Lawsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bytownite and Lawsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bytownite and Lawsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bytownite is 3.09 whereas that of Lawsonite is 3.09.