Fibrolite and Gaspeite Physical Properties

Fibrolite and Gaspeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fibrolite and Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
• Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Fibrolite and Gaspeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fibrolite and Gaspeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fibrolite and Gaspeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fibrolite is 3.71 whereas that of Gaspeite is 3.71.