Fibrolite and Aragonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Dilute acid
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.14-3.25
2.93-2.96
Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Not Available
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Fibrolite and Aragonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Fibrolite and Aragonite 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 Aragonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Fibrolite and Aragonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fibrolite and Aragonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fibrolite and Aragonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fibrolite is 2.93-2.96 whereas that of Aragonite is 2.93-2.96.