Iddingsite and Bytownite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
  
Solubility
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Not Available
  
Durability
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Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.5-2.8
  
2.72-2.75
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
{???} Perfect
  
Perfect on [001], good on [010], imperfect on [110]
  
Mohs Hardness
3
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)
  
Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Iddingsite and Bytownite Chemical Formula
While comparing Iddingsite 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 Iddingsite and Bytownite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Iddingsite- MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Bytownite- Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Iddingsite and Bytownite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Iddingsite and Bytownite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Iddingsite and Bytownite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Iddingsite is 2.72-2.75 whereas that of Bytownite is 2.72-2.75.