Calcite and Bytownite Physical Properties
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.67-2.73
2.72-2.75
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cleavage
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
Perfect on [001], good on [010], imperfect on [110]
Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Calcite and Bytownite Chemical Formula
While comparing Calcite and Bytownite 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 Calcite and Bytownite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Bytownite- Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Calcite and Bytownite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Calcite and Bytownite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Calcite and Bytownite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Calcite is 2.72-2.75 whereas that of Bytownite is 2.72-2.75.