Foitite and Amber Physical Properties

Foitite

Amber

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.171.05-1.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

72-2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

[C,H,O]

Foitite and Amber Chemical Formula

While comparing Foitite and Amber 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 Foitite and Amber chemical formula.

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)
Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]

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Foitite and Amber Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Foitite and Amber Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Foitite and Amber Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Foitite is 1.05-1.10 whereas that of Amber is 1.05-1.10.