Fibrolite and Phenakite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.14-3.25
2.90-2.98
Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle
Cleavage
Not Available
Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}
Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Fibrolite and Phenakite Chemical Formula
While comparing Fibrolite and Phenakite 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 Phenakite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Phenakite- Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Fibrolite and Phenakite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fibrolite and Phenakite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fibrolite and Phenakite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fibrolite is 2.90-2.98 whereas that of Phenakite is 2.90-2.98.