Foitite and Kunzite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
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Specific Gravity
3.17
3.15-3.21
Fracture
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
None
1,2 prismatic
Chemical Composition
Na x[Fe2+2(Al,Fe3+ )]Al 6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
LiAlSi2O6
Foitite and Kunzite Chemical Formula
While comparing Foitite and Kunzite 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 Kunzite 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 Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6
Foitite and Kunzite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Foitite and Kunzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Foitite and Kunzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Foitite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Kunzite is 3.15-3.21.