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Fibrolite and Spinel Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.14-3.253.64-3.66
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
None, but may exhibit slight parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-78
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
MgAl2O4

Fibrolite and Spinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Fibrolite and Spinel 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 Spinel chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4

Fibrolite and Spinel Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fibrolite and Spinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fibrolite and Spinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fibrolite is 3.64-3.66 whereas that of Spinel is 3.64-3.66.