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Bytownite and Richterite Physical Properties


Richterite 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   
3.0-3.5   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Uneven, Brittle   

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

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
5-6   

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 Richterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bytownite and Richterite 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 Richterite chemical formula.

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Bytownite and Richterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bytownite and Richterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bytownite and Richterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bytownite is 3.0-3.5 whereas that of Richterite is 3.0-3.5.

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