Fibrolite and Clinozoisite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.14-3.25
3.21-3.38
Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Irregular/uneven, Uneven
Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on {001}
Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Fibrolite and Clinozoisite Chemical Formula
While comparing Fibrolite and Clinozoisite 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 Clinozoisite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Clinozoisite- Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Fibrolite and Clinozoisite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fibrolite and Clinozoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fibrolite and Clinozoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fibrolite is 3.21-3.38 whereas that of Clinozoisite is 3.21-3.38.