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Bytownite and Trinitite Physical Properties


Trinitite and Bytownite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.72-2.75  
-9999  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

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

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)  
SiO2, Al2O3, CaO, MgO, FeO  

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Bytownite and Trinitite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bytownite and Trinitite 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 Trinitite chemical formula.

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Bytownite and Trinitite Specific Gravity

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

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