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Wernerite and Bytownite Physical Properties


Bytownite and Wernerite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.50-2.80  
2.72-2.75  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

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

Mohs Hardness
5-6.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Wernerite and Bytownite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wernerite 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 Wernerite and Bytownite chemical formula.

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Wernerite and Bytownite Specific Gravity

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

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