Bytownite Specifications
Bytownite Specifications include its chemical, physical and optical properties of natural gemstones. These are displayed through measurements of light dispersion, hardness, density or specific gravity, cleavage, fracture, tenacity, refractive index and luster. These properties vary depending on the type of natural gemstone. Here, to give you a basic insight about Bytownite, we provide you with a few prominent Bytownite facts.
The gem is commonly found in Canada, Southern and central Africa and Australia.Chemical formula is majorly responsible in contributing the Physical Properties of Bytownite. It is mainly composed of Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006).