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Bytownite
Bytownite




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Bytownite Information

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1 Astrology

1.1 Origin

Canada, Southern and central Africa, Australia

1.2 Color

Colorless, White, Colorless, gray, White

1.3 Streak

White

1.4 For which Rashi?

Not Available

1.5 Planet

Not Available

1.6 Element of Planets

Not Available

1.7 How to Wear?

1.7.1 Finger

Not Available

1.7.2 Ring Metal

Not Available

1.8 Energy

Not Available

1.9 Deities

Not Available

1.10 Not to wear with

Not Available

1.11 Powers

Not Available

1.12 Birthstone

1.12.1 Planetary

Not Available

1.12.2 Talisman

Not Available

2 Physical Properties

2.1 Tenacity

Brittle

2.2 Solubility

Not Available

2.3 Durability

Not Available

2.4 Specific Gravity

2.72-2.75
Amber
1 7.18

2.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

2.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [001], good on [010], imperfect on [110]

2.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.5
Amber
2 10

2.8 Chemical Composition

Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

3 Optical Properties

3.1 Luster

Vitreous, Pearly

3.2 Pleochroism

colorless.

3.3 Dispersion

0.01
Rank: 28 (Overall)
Fluorite
0.007 1

3.4 Transparency

Transparent

3.5 Refractive Index

1.561-1.583
Agate Opal
1 3.25

3.6 Optic Character

Not Available

3.7 Crystal System

Triclinic

3.8 Birefringence

0.010-0.011
Achroite
0 0.296

3.9 Clarity

Transparent

4 Benefits

4.1 Physical

4.1.1 Neurological

Not Available

4.1.2 Cardiovascular

Not Available

4.1.3 Respiratory

Not Available

4.1.4 Reproductive

Not Available

4.1.5 Digestive

Not Available

4.2 Psychology

Not Available

4.3 Healing

Not Available

4.4 Qualities Associated

Not Available

Bytownite Details

The healing properties and qualities associated with the gemstones may vary with respect to different zodiac signs. In Asian countries, the art of using crystals for therapeutic uses has been documented centuries ago. In this art of crystal healing, Bytownite Benefits have been well identified and tested. However, it should be ensured that before wearing this gemstone, Bytownite information and the science related to it should be well-understood.

The belief that Bytownite is useful in healing one's physical and mental ailments, is recognized since centuries. Gemologists believe that prominent gem criteria are its radiated energies, the streak and the Talismanic properties. All these factors are highly governed by Physical Properties of Bytownite such as cleavage, fracture and specific gravity. Some prominent Bytownite details and interesting facts are provided here.

  • Origin: Primarily obtained in Australia, Canada and Southern and central Africa.
  • Color: Common colors observed are Colorless, White, Colorless, gray, White.
  • Chemical Formula: Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006).