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Dallasite and Bytownite Physical Properties


Bytownite and Dallasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.91   
2.72-2.75   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect on [001], good on [010], imperfect on [110]   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Dallasite and Bytownite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dallasite and Bytownite 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 Dallasite and Bytownite chemical formula.

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Dallasite and Bytownite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Dallasite and Bytownite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Dallasite and Bytownite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Dallasite is 2.72-2.75 whereas that of Bytownite is 2.72-2.75.

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