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Bytownite and Sapphire Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.72-2.75
3.95-4.03
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [001], good on [010], imperfect on [110]
None, but may exhibit parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
9
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Al 2 O 3

Bytownite and Sapphire Chemical Formula

While comparing Bytownite and Sapphire 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 Sapphire 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 Sapphire- Al 2 O 3

Bytownite and Sapphire Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bytownite and Sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bytownite and Sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bytownite is 3.95-4.03 whereas that of Sapphire is 3.95-4.03.