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Fibrolite and Magnesite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Effervesces in hot HCl
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.14-3.252.92-3.12
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
[10 1 1] perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-73.5-4.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Fibrolite and Magnesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fibrolite and Magnesite 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 Magnesite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Fibrolite and Magnesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fibrolite and Magnesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fibrolite and Magnesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fibrolite is 2.92-3.12 whereas that of Magnesite is 2.92-3.12.