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Glass and Bytownite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.39-4.002.72-2.75
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
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Perfect on [001], good on [010], imperfect on [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-66-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Glass and Bytownite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glass 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 Glass and Bytownite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Bytownite- Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Glass and Bytownite Specific Gravity

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