Foitite and Pargasite Physical Properties

Foitite and Pargasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Foitite and Pargasite 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 Pargasite 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 Pargasite- NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Foitite and Pargasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Foitite and Pargasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Foitite and Pargasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Foitite is 3.04-3.26 whereas that of Pargasite is 3.04-3.26.