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Gaylussite and Bytownite Physical Properties


Bytownite and Gaylussite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
decomposes in water   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.93-1.99   
2.72-2.75   

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

Cleavage
perfect [110]   
Perfect on [001], good on [010], imperfect on [110]   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)   
Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Gaylussite and Bytownite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite and Bytownite chemical formula.

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Gaylussite and Bytownite Specific Gravity

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

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