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Arfvedsonite and Fibrolite Physical Properties


Fibrolite and Arfvedsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.3-3.5   
3.14-3.25   

Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Perfect on [110]   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2   
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Arfvedsonite and Fibrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Arfvedsonite and Fibrolite 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 Arfvedsonite and Fibrolite chemical formula.

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Arfvedsonite and Fibrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Arfvedsonite and Fibrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Arfvedsonite and Fibrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Arfvedsonite is 3.14-3.25 whereas that of Fibrolite is 3.14-3.25.

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