Fibrolite and Omphacite Physical Properties

Fibrolite and Omphacite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fibrolite and Omphacite 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 Omphacite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
• Chemical formula of Omphacite- (Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Fibrolite and Omphacite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fibrolite and Omphacite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fibrolite and Omphacite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fibrolite is 3.16-3.43 whereas that of Omphacite is 3.16-3.43.