Bytownite and Pietersite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
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Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
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Specific Gravity
2.72-2.75
  
Not Available
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Perfect on [001], good on [010], imperfect on [110]
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
5
  
Chemical Composition
Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
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Bytownite and Pietersite Chemical Formula
While comparing Bytownite and Pietersite 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 Pietersite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Bytownite- Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Bytownite and Pietersite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bytownite and Pietersite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bytownite and Pietersite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bytownite is Not Available whereas that of Pietersite is Not Available.