Bytownite

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Physical & Optical Properties

Mohs Hardness 6.0 – 6.5
Specific Gravity 2.72 – 2.75
Refractive Index 1.561 – 1.583
Crystal System Triclinic
Luster Vitreous,Dull (Earthy)
Cleavage Perfect
Fracture Uneven,Conchoidal
Color various
Birefringence 0.007

Mohs Hardness

1 Talc 2 Gypsum 3 Calcite 4 Fluorite 5 Apatite 6 Orthoclase 7 Quartz 8 Topaz 9 Corundum 10 Diamond Bytownite
Mohs hardness of Bytownite shown against the ten reference minerals, from talc (1) to diamond (10).
Mohs Reference mineral Bytownite
1 Talc
2 Gypsum
3 Calcite
4 Fluorite
5 Apatite
6 Orthoclase
7 Quartz
8 Topaz
9 Corundum
10 Diamond

Crystal System

a b c Triclinic a ≠ b ≠ c, α ≠ β ≠ γ ≠ 90°

Value & Market

Price Tier Moderate ($50-500/ct)

About Bytownite

バイタウナイトは斜長石系列のアノーサイト端成分に近いカルシウム質斜長石で、通常白色から灰色の外観を持ちます。メキシコのハリスコ州やカナダが宝石品質の黄橙色の透明変種の産地として知られ、「グアラレネ」の商品名でも流通します。希少な透明変種はコレクター向けの宝石として研磨されています。

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bytownite?
バイタウナイトは斜長石系列のアノーサイト端成分に近いカルシウム質斜長石で、通常白色から灰色の外観を持ちます。メキシコのハリスコ州やカナダが宝石品質の黄橙色の透明変種の産地として知られ、「グアラレネ」の商品名でも流通します。希少な透明変種はコレクター向けの宝石として研磨されています。
What is the hardness of Bytownite?
Bytownite has a Mohs hardness of 6.0 to 6.5, making it moderate for use in jewelry.
What color is Bytownite?
Bytownite is primarily Various.
How much does Bytownite cost?
Bytownite falls into the Moderate ($50-500/ct) price range. Prices vary based on color, clarity, cut, and origin.
What is the crystal system of Bytownite?
Bytownite belongs to the Triclinic crystal system.

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