Fibrolite and Titanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.14-3.25
  
3.48-3.60
  
Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
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Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
  
Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
5-5.5
  
Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
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Fibrolite and Titanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Fibrolite and Titanite 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 Titanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
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Fibrolite and Titanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fibrolite and Titanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fibrolite and Titanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fibrolite is 3.48-3.60 whereas that of Titanite is 3.48-3.60.