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Fibrolite and Smithsonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.14-3.254.00-4.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on [1011]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-75-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Fibrolite and Smithsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fibrolite and Smithsonite 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 Smithsonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Smithsonite- ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Fibrolite and Smithsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fibrolite and Smithsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fibrolite and Smithsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fibrolite is 4.00-4.65 whereas that of Smithsonite is 4.00-4.65.