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Dumortierite quartz and Bytownite Physical Properties

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

Dumortierite quartz and Bytownite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dumortierite quartz 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 Dumortierite quartz and Bytownite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Bytownite- Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Dumortierite quartz and Bytownite Specific Gravity

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