Hexagonite and Bytownite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.98-3.03
2.72-2.75
Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cleavage
[110] perfect; [010] distinct
Perfect on [001], good on [010], imperfect on [110]
Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Hexagonite and Bytownite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite and Bytownite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Bytownite- Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Hexagonite and Bytownite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hexagonite and Bytownite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hexagonite and Bytownite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hexagonite is 2.72-2.75 whereas that of Bytownite is 2.72-2.75.