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Verdite and Bytownite Physical Properties


Bytownite and Verdite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.80-3.0   
2.72-2.75   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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

Mohs Hardness
3   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
NaFeS2•2(H2O)   
Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Verdite and Bytownite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite 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 Verdite and Bytownite chemical formula.

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Verdite and Bytownite Specific Gravity

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

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