Fibrolite and Brazilianite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.14-3.25
2.98-2.99
Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Gems
Cleavage
Not Available
(010) Distinct to good
Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Fibrolite and Brazilianite Chemical Formula
While comparing Fibrolite and Brazilianite 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 Brazilianite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Brazilianite- NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Fibrolite and Brazilianite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fibrolite and Brazilianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fibrolite and Brazilianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fibrolite is 2.98-2.99 whereas that of Brazilianite is 2.98-2.99.