Amazonite and Bytownite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57
2.72-2.75
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Perfect on [001], good on [010], imperfect on [110]
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Amazonite and Bytownite Chemical Formula
While comparing Amazonite 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 Amazonite and Bytownite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
- Chemical formula of Bytownite- Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Amazonite and Bytownite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Bytownite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Bytownite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 2.72-2.75 whereas that of Bytownite is 2.72-2.75.