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Scorodite and Foitite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
Not Available3.17
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-47
Amber
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)

Scorodite and Foitite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scorodite 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 Scorodite and Foitite chemical formula.

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  • 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)

Scorodite and Foitite Specific Gravity

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