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Schorlomite and Bytownite Physical Properties


Bytownite and Schorlomite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.77-3.93   
2.72-2.75   

Fracture
Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
None   
Perfect on [001], good on [010], imperfect on [110]   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
6-6.5   

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

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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.

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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.

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