bytownite

bytownite
A plagioclase feldspar, the fifth member of the Albite-Anorthite solid solution series. Bytownite is rare, and normally occurs in small grains in lime-rich igneous rocks. Clear pale yellow crystals have come from Mexico and Oregon. ,Chemical composition: Calcium sodium aluminum silicate, ,Physical properties: Mohs Hardness: 6.0 Specific gravity: 2.74 Color: White, pale yellow, shades of gray Luster: glassy Fracture: conchoidal Cleavage: two good at about 94º to each other Habit: Triclinic - pinacoidal. Crystals are rare.

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  • bytownite — ˈbī(ˌ)tau̇ˌnīt,  ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun ( s) Etymology: Bytown (now Ottawa), Canada + English ite : a plagioclase feldspar consisting of 10 to 30 percent albite and 90 to 70 percent anorthite * * * bytownite Min. (ˈbaɪtaʊnaɪt) [f. Bytown, (now… …   Useful english dictionary

  • bytownite — /buy tow nuyt/, n. a blue to dark gray mineral near the anorthite end of the plagioclase feldspar group. [1865 70; named after Bytown (old name of Ottawa, Canada), where first found; see ITE1] * * * …   Universalium

  • bytownite — by·town·ite …   English syllables

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