Fibrolite and Bytownite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.14-3.25
2.72-2.75
Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on [001], good on [010], imperfect on [110]
Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Fibrolite and Bytownite Chemical Formula
While comparing Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite and Bytownite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Bytownite- Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Fibrolite and Bytownite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fibrolite and Bytownite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fibrolite and Bytownite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fibrolite is 2.72-2.75 whereas that of Bytownite is 2.72-2.75.