Magnetite and Foitite Physical Properties

Magnetite and Foitite Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnetite 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 Magnetite and Foitite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Magnetite- Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• 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)

Magnetite and Foitite Specific Gravity

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