Bytownite and Lizardite Physical Properties

Bytownite and Lizardite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bytownite and Lizardite 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 Lizardite 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 Lizardite- Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Bytownite and Lizardite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bytownite and Lizardite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bytownite and Lizardite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bytownite is 2.55 whereas that of Lizardite is 2.55.