Phlogopite and Bytownite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Tough
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.78-2.85
  
2.72-2.75
  
Fracture
None, Uneven
  
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
Perfect basal (001)
  
Perfect on [001], good on [010], imperfect on [110]
  
Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
Not Available
  
Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Phlogopite and Bytownite Chemical Formula
While comparing Phlogopite 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 Phlogopite and Bytownite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Bytownite- Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Phlogopite and Bytownite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phlogopite and Bytownite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phlogopite and Bytownite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phlogopite is 2.72-2.75 whereas that of Bytownite is 2.72-2.75.