Fibrolite and Richterite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.14-3.25
  
3.0-3.5
  
Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Uneven, Brittle
  
Cleavage
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Perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
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Fibrolite and Richterite Chemical Formula
While comparing Fibrolite and Richterite 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 Richterite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Fibrolite and Richterite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fibrolite and Richterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fibrolite and Richterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fibrolite is 3.0-3.5 whereas that of Richterite is 3.0-3.5.