Foitite and Grossular Physical Properties

Foitite

Grossular

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.173.55-3.73

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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

1.6 Cleavage

None

none

1.7 Mohs Hardness

77-7.5

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)

Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Foitite and Grossular Chemical Formula

While comparing Foitite and Grossular 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 Grossular 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 Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Foitite and Grossular Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Foitite and Grossular Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Foitite and Grossular Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Foitite is 3.55-3.73 whereas that of Grossular is 3.55-3.73.