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Bytownite and Manganotantalite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.72-2.75
Not Available
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [001], good on [010], imperfect on [110]
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
5.5-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Bytownite and Manganotantalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bytownite and Manganotantalite 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 Manganotantalite 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 Manganotantalite- MnTa 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Bytownite and Manganotantalite Specific Gravity

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