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Bytownite and Piemontite Physical Properties


Piemontite and Bytownite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

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)   
Uneven, Splintery   

Cleavage
Perfect on [001], good on [010], imperfect on [110]   
[001] good, [100] distinct   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
6-6.5   

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 Piemontite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bytownite and Piemontite 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 Piemontite chemical formula.

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Bytownite and Piemontite Specific Gravity

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

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