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Thulite and Bytownite Physical Properties


Bytownite and Thulite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.1   
2.72-2.75   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}   
Perfect on [001], good on [010], imperfect on [110]   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   
Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Thulite and Bytownite Chemical Formula

While comparing Thulite 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 Thulite and Bytownite chemical formula.

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Thulite and Bytownite Specific Gravity

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

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