Fibrolite and Shigaite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Moderately flexible
  
Solubility
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Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.14-3.25
  
2.32
  
Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Flexible Flexible fragments.
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Perfect on {0001}
  
Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
2
  
Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
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Fibrolite and Shigaite Chemical Formula
While comparing Fibrolite and Shigaite 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 Shigaite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Fibrolite and Shigaite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fibrolite and Shigaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fibrolite and Shigaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fibrolite is 2.32 whereas that of Shigaite is 2.32.