Hiddenite and Bytownite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
2.72-2.75
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
Perfect on [001], good on [010], imperfect on [110]
Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Hiddenite and Bytownite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite and Bytownite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Bytownite- Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Hiddenite and Bytownite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hiddenite and Bytownite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hiddenite and Bytownite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hiddenite is 2.72-2.75 whereas that of Bytownite is 2.72-2.75.