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