Glass and Foitite Physical Properties

Glass

Foitite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.39-4.003.17

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)

Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

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None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-67

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Na x[Fe2+2(Al,Fe3+ )]Al 6(BO 3) 3Si 6O 18(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Glass and Foitite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glass and Foitite 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 Glass and Foitite 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)

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Glass and Foitite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glass and Foitite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glass and Foitite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glass is 3.17 whereas that of Foitite is 3.17.