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Fibrolite and Grossular Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.14-3.253.55-3.73
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-77-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Fibrolite and Grossular Chemical Formula

While comparing Fibrolite and Grossular 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 Grossular chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Fibrolite and Grossular Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fibrolite and Grossular Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fibrolite and Grossular Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fibrolite is 3.55-3.73 whereas that of Grossular is 3.55-3.73.