Foitite and Marialite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.17
2.50
Fracture
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
None
Distinct on {100} and {110}
Chemical Composition
Na x[Fe2+2(Al,Fe3+ )]Al 6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Foitite and Marialite Chemical Formula
While comparing Foitite and Marialite 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 Marialite 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 Marialite- 3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Foitite and Marialite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Foitite and Marialite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Foitite and Marialite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Foitite is 2.50 whereas that of Marialite is 2.50.