Fibrolite and Amazonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.14-3.25
  
2.55-2.57
  
Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
  
Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
KAlSi3O8
  
Fibrolite and Amazonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Fibrolite and Amazonite 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 Fibrolite and Amazonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
Fibrolite and Amazonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fibrolite and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fibrolite and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fibrolite is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.