Fibrolite and Simpsonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.14-3.25
  
Not Available
  
Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Fibrolite and Simpsonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Fibrolite and Simpsonite 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 Simpsonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Simpsonite- Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Fibrolite and Simpsonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fibrolite and Simpsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fibrolite and Simpsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fibrolite is Not Available whereas that of Simpsonite is Not Available.