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Omphacite and Bytownite Physical Properties


Bytownite and Omphacite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.16-3.43  
2.72-2.75  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{110} Good, {110} Good  
Perfect on [001], good on [010], imperfect on [110]  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)  
Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Omphacite and Bytownite Chemical Formula

While comparing Omphacite 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 Omphacite and Bytownite chemical formula.

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Omphacite and Bytownite Specific Gravity

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

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