Dumortierite and Foitite Physical Properties

Dumortierite and Foitite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite and Foitite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl₆O₃BSi₃O₁₈
• Chemical formula of Foitite- Na x[Fe2+2(Al,Fe3+ )]Al 6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Dumortierite and Foitite Specific Gravity

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