Foitite and Diaspore Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Very brittle
Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.17
3.30-3.40
Fracture
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
None
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
Chemical Composition
Na x[Fe2+2(Al,Fe3+ )]Al 6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Foitite and Diaspore Chemical Formula
While comparing Foitite and Diaspore 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 Diaspore 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 Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Foitite and Diaspore Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Foitite and Diaspore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Foitite and Diaspore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Foitite is 3.30-3.40 whereas that of Diaspore is 3.30-3.40.