Bytownite

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Mexico
5.63 carats
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A rare form of Feldspar, comprises 10-30% Albite and 70-90% Anorthite feldspar. Some of the stones have a distinct resemblance to Andalusite.

Bytownite Gemstones by Colour

This table shows the variety of hues this gemstone can be found in. Click on a photo for more information.
 
 
 
 

Bytownite Gemstones by Size

This table shows distribution of Bytownite gemstone sizes that are listed on this site. This can give a good indication as to the general availability of this gemstone in different sizes.
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Lightest:0.21 cts
Heaviest:7.08 cts
Average:2.40 cts
Total photos:24
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0.21ct to 0.90ct0.90ct to 1.58ct1.58ct to 2.27ct2.27ct to 2.96ct2.96ct to 3.65ct3.65ct to 4.33ct4.33ct to 5.02ct5.02ct to 5.71ct5.71ct to 6.39ct6.39ct to 7.08ct
General Information
A variety or type of:Feldspar
Chemical Formula
Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi
 
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Michael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Physical Properties of Bytownite
Mohs Hardness6 to 6.5
Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010)
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Specific Gravity2.72 to 2.75
Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010)
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TenacityBrittle
Michael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cleavage QualityPerfect
Ulrich Henn and Claudio C. Milisenda, Gemmological Tables (2004)
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FractureUneven,Conchoidal
Michael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Refractive Index1.561 to 1.583
Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010)
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Optical CharacterBiaxial/-
Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010)
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Birefringence0.007 to 0.011
Herve Nicolas Lazzarelli, Blue Chart Gem Identification (2010)
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Dispersion
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