Fibrolite and Antigorite Physical Properties

Fibrolite and Antigorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fibrolite and Antigorite 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 Antigorite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
• Chemical formula of Antigorite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Fibrolite and Antigorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fibrolite and Antigorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fibrolite and Antigorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fibrolite is 2.58-2.80 whereas that of Antigorite is 2.58-2.80.