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Edenite and Bytownite Physical Properties


Bytownite and Edenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.05-3.37   
2.72-2.75   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Good on (110)   
Perfect on [001], good on [010], imperfect on [110]   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2   
Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Edenite and Bytownite Chemical Formula

While comparing Edenite 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 Edenite and Bytownite chemical formula.

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Edenite and Bytownite Specific Gravity

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

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