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

倍长石是斜长石系列中介于拉长石和钙长石之间的成员,因最初发现于加拿大安大略省的拜坦(今渥太华)附近而得名。这种矿物通常呈白色至灰色,透明至半透明,以矿物标本为主要收藏形式。宝石级倍长石偶尔产自墨西哥,呈现出美丽的金黄色,相当稀少。

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bytownite?
倍长石是斜长石系列中介于拉长石和钙长石之间的成员,因最初发现于加拿大安大略省的拜坦(今渥太华)附近而得名。这种矿物通常呈白色至灰色,透明至半透明,以矿物标本为主要收藏形式。宝石级倍长石偶尔产自墨西哥,呈现出美丽的金黄色,相当稀少。
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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