Fibrolite and Triplite Physical Properties

Fibrolite and Triplite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fibrolite and Triplite 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 Triplite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
• Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Fibrolite and Triplite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fibrolite and Triplite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fibrolite and Triplite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fibrolite is 3.85-3.94 whereas that of Triplite is 3.85-3.94.