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Bytownite and Rhodolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.72-2.753.84
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [001], good on [010], imperfect on [110]
none, may show indistinct parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.57-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12

Bytownite and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bytownite and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bytownite- Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12

Bytownite and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bytownite and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bytownite and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bytownite is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.