Bytownite and Microcline Physical Properties

Bytownite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Bytownite and Microcline 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 Microcline 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 Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Bytownite and Microcline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bytownite and Microcline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bytownite and Microcline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bytownite is 2.55-2.63 whereas that of Microcline is 2.55-2.63.