Foitite and Spinel Physical Properties

Foitite

Spinel

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

none

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.173.64-3.66

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

None

None, but may exhibit slight parting

1.7 Mohs Hardness

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)

MgAl₂O₄

Foitite and Spinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Foitite and Spinel 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 Spinel 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 Spinel- MgAl₂O₄

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Foitite and Spinel Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Foitite and Spinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Foitite and Spinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Foitite is 3.64-3.66 whereas that of Spinel is 3.64-3.66.