Polyhalite and Bytownite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.78
  
2.72-2.75
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}
  
Perfect on [001], good on [010], imperfect on [110]
  
Mohs Hardness
3.5
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
Not Available
  
Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Polyhalite and Bytownite Chemical Formula
While comparing Polyhalite 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 Polyhalite and Bytownite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Bytownite- Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Polyhalite and Bytownite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Polyhalite and Bytownite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Polyhalite and Bytownite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Polyhalite is 2.72-2.75 whereas that of Bytownite is 2.72-2.75.