Eosphorite and Bytownite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.05-3.08
2.72-2.75
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cleavage
Poor on {100}
Perfect on [001], good on [010], imperfect on [110]
Chemical Composition
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Eosphorite and Bytownite Chemical Formula
While comparing Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite and Bytownite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Bytownite- Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Eosphorite and Bytownite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Eosphorite and Bytownite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Eosphorite and Bytownite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Eosphorite is 2.72-2.75 whereas that of Bytownite is 2.72-2.75.