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Gaspeite and Fibrolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
HCl soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.71
3.14-3.25
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{10 1 1} Good
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Gaspeite and Fibrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite and Fibrolite 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 Gaspeite and Fibrolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
  • Chemical formula of Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Gaspeite and Fibrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaspeite and Fibrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaspeite and Fibrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaspeite is 3.14-3.25 whereas that of Fibrolite is 3.14-3.25.