Tanzanite and Bytownite Physical Properties

Tanzanite

Bytownite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Hard

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.352.72-2.75

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}

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

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-76-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)

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

Tanzanite and Bytownite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite and Bytownite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)
Chemical formula of Bytownite- Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Tanzanite and Bytownite Specific Gravity

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