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Hiddenite and Bytownite Physical Properties


Bytownite and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21  
2.72-2.75  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic  
Perfect on [001], good on [010], imperfect on [110]  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6  
Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Hiddenite and Bytownite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite and Bytownite chemical formula.

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Hiddenite and Bytownite Specific Gravity

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

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