Carnelian and Fibrolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
  
3.14-3.25
  
Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Absent
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
6-7
  
Chemical Composition
SiO2
  
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Carnelian and Fibrolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Carnelian 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 Carnelian and Fibrolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Carnelian and Fibrolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnelian and Fibrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnelian and Fibrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnelian is 3.14-3.25 whereas that of Fibrolite is 3.14-3.25.