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Fibrolite and Sphalerite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.14-3.253.95-4.10
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
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{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-73.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Zn,Fe)SMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Fibrolite and Sphalerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fibrolite and Sphalerite 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 Sphalerite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Sphalerite- (Zn,Fe)SMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Fibrolite and Sphalerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fibrolite and Sphalerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fibrolite and Sphalerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fibrolite is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Sphalerite is 3.95-4.10.