Bytownite and Albite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.72-2.75
2.60-2.65
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on [001], good on [010], imperfect on [110]
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Bytownite and Albite Chemical Formula
While comparing Bytownite and Albite 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 Bytownite and Albite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Bytownite- Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Bytownite and Albite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bytownite and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bytownite and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bytownite is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.