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Bytownite and Pietersite Physical Properties


Pietersite and Bytownite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
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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)   
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 O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Not Available   

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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.

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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.

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