Bytownite and Manganotantalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.72-2.75
Not Available
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Perfect on [001], good on [010], imperfect on [110]
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
5.5-6.5
Chemical Composition
Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , 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 OâDonoghue , 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.