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Pearl and Foitite Physical Properties


Foitite and Pearl Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.85   
3.17   

Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Cleavage
none   
None   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5   
7   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
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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Pearl and Foitite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pearl 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 Pearl and Foitite chemical formula.

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Pearl and Foitite Specific Gravity

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

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