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Bytownite and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties


Pyrophyllite and Bytownite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.72-2.75  
2.65-2.90  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect on [001], good on [010], imperfect on [110]  
{001} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Bytownite and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bytownite and Pyrophyllite 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 Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

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Bytownite and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bytownite and Pyrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bytownite and Pyrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bytownite is 2.65-2.90 whereas that of Pyrophyllite is 2.65-2.90.

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