Fibrolite and Witherite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Not Available
  
Solubility
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Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.14-3.25
  
4.27-4.35
  
Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
{010} Distinct
  
Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
3-3.5
  
Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
BaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Fibrolite and Witherite Chemical Formula
While comparing Fibrolite and Witherite 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 Witherite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Witherite- BaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Fibrolite and Witherite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fibrolite and Witherite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fibrolite and Witherite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fibrolite is 4.27-4.35 whereas that of Witherite is 4.27-4.35.