Diamond and Bytownite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53
2.72-2.75
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)
Perfect on [001], good on [010], imperfect on [110]
Chemical Composition
C
Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Diamond and Bytownite Chemical Formula
While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Bytownite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Diamond- C
- Chemical formula of Bytownite- Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Diamond and Bytownite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diamond and Bytownite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diamond and Bytownite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diamond is 2.72-2.75 whereas that of Bytownite is 2.72-2.75.
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