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Dallasite and Foitite Physical Properties


Foitite and Dallasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.58-2.91   
3.17   

Fracture
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Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Cleavage
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None   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
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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Dallasite and Foitite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dallasite 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 Dallasite and Foitite chemical formula.

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Dallasite and Foitite Specific Gravity

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

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