Prasiolite and Bytownite Physical Properties

Prasiolite and Bytownite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite and Bytownite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Bytownite- Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Prasiolite and Bytownite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Prasiolite and Bytownite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Prasiolite and Bytownite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Prasiolite is 2.72-2.75 whereas that of Bytownite is 2.72-2.75.