Epidote and Fibrolite Physical Properties

Epidote and Fibrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Epidote 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 Epidote and Fibrolite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Epidote- CaAl 2(Fe3+ ,Al)Si 3O 12(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
• Chemical formula of Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Epidote and Fibrolite Specific Gravity

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