Schorlomite and Bytownite Physical Properties

Schorlomite

Bytownite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.77-3.932.72-2.75

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

None

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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

Schorlomite and Bytownite Chemical Formula

While comparing Schorlomite 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 Schorlomite and Bytownite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Schorlomite- Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Bytownite- Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Schorlomite and Bytownite Specific Gravity

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