Garnet and Bytownite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33
2.72-2.75
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cleavage
Indistinct
Perfect on [001], good on [010], imperfect on [110]
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Garnet and Bytownite Chemical Formula
While comparing Garnet 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 Garnet and Bytownite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
- Chemical formula of Bytownite- Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Garnet and Bytownite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Bytownite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Bytownite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 2.72-2.75 whereas that of Bytownite is 2.72-2.75.