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Iddingsite and Bytownite Physical Properties


Bytownite and Iddingsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
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 O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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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.

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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.

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