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Fibrolite and Tanzanite 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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Hard
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.14-3.253.35
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-76.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Fibrolite and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fibrolite and Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Fibrolite and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fibrolite and Tanzanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fibrolite and Tanzanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fibrolite is 3.35 whereas that of Tanzanite is 3.35.