Fibrolite and Spessartine Physical Properties

Fibrolite and Spessartine Chemical Formula

While comparing Fibrolite and Spessartine 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 Spessartine chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
• Chemical formula of Spessartine- Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Fibrolite and Spessartine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fibrolite and Spessartine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fibrolite and Spessartine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fibrolite is 4.12-4.18 whereas that of Spessartine is 4.12-4.18.