Fibrolite and Ettringite Physical Properties

Fibrolite and Ettringite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fibrolite and Ettringite 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 Ettringite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
• Chemical formula of Ettringite- Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Fibrolite and Ettringite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fibrolite and Ettringite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fibrolite and Ettringite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fibrolite is 1.77 whereas that of Ettringite is 1.77.