Bytownite and Fluorite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.72-2.75
3.00-3.25
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Cleavage
Perfect on [001], good on [010], imperfect on [110]
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Chemical Composition
Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CaF2
Bytownite and Fluorite Chemical Formula
While comparing Bytownite and Fluorite 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 Fluorite 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 Fluorite- CaF2
Bytownite and Fluorite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bytownite and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bytownite and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bytownite is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.