Foitite and Opal Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
BrittleWalter Schumann
Solubility
Not Available
hot salt water
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.17
1.98-2.25
Fracture
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Chemical Composition
Na x[Fe2+2(Al,Fe3+ )]Al 6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
SiO2 · nH2O
Foitite and Opal Chemical Formula
While comparing Foitite and Opal 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 Opal 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 Opal- SiO2 · nH2O
Foitite and Opal Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Foitite and Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Foitite and Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Foitite is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Opal is 1.98-2.25.