Kunzite and Bytownite Physical Properties

Kunzite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.15-3.212.72-2.75

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

1,2 prismatic

Perfect on [001], good on [010], imperfect on [110]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-76-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

LiAlSi₂O₆

Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Kunzite and Bytownite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite 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 Kunzite and Bytownite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi₂O₆
Chemical formula of Bytownite- Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Kunzite and Bytownite Specific Gravity

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