Fibrolite and Dumortierite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.14-3.25
  
3.26-3.41
  
Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
  
Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
7-8.5
  
Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
  
Fibrolite and Dumortierite Chemical Formula
While comparing Fibrolite and Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl6O3BSi3O18
Fibrolite and Dumortierite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fibrolite and Dumortierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fibrolite and Dumortierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fibrolite is 3.26-3.41 whereas that of Dumortierite is 3.26-3.41.