Demantoid and Fibrolite Physical Properties

Demantoid and Fibrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Demantoid 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 Demantoid and Fibrolite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Demantoid- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Demantoid and Fibrolite Specific Gravity

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