Fibrolite and Chalcedony Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.14-3.25
  
2.55-2.70
  
Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Absent
  
Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
SiO2
  
Fibrolite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula
While comparing Fibrolite and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2
Fibrolite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fibrolite and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fibrolite and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fibrolite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.