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Bytownite and Verdite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.72-2.75
2.80-3.0
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [001], good on [010], imperfect on [110]
{110} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
NaFeS2•2(H2O)

Bytownite and Verdite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bytownite and Verdite 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 Verdite 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 Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)

Bytownite and Verdite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bytownite and Verdite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bytownite and Verdite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bytownite is 2.80-3.0 whereas that of Verdite is 2.80-3.0.