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Allanite and Foitite Physical Properties


Foitite and Allanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.40-4.20   
3.17   

Fracture
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Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Cleavage
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None   

Mohs Hardness
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7   

Chemical Composition
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Na x[Fe2+2(Al,Fe3+ )]Al 6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Allanite and Foitite Chemical Formula

While comparing Allanite and Foitite 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 Allanite and Foitite chemical formula.

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Allanite and Foitite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Allanite and Foitite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Allanite and Foitite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Allanite is 3.17 whereas that of Foitite is 3.17.

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