Bytownite and Augite Physical Properties

Bytownite and Augite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bytownite and Augite 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 Augite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Bytownite- Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
• Chemical formula of Augite- (Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Bytownite and Augite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bytownite and Augite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bytownite and Augite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bytownite is 3.19-3.56 whereas that of Augite is 3.19-3.56.