Fibrolite and Rock Crystal Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.14-3.25
2.65
Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
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Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Fibrolite and Rock Crystal Chemical Formula
While comparing Fibrolite and Rock Crystal 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 Rock Crystal chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Rock Crystal- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Fibrolite and Rock Crystal Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fibrolite and Rock Crystal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fibrolite and Rock Crystal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fibrolite is 2.65 whereas that of Rock Crystal is 2.65.