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Hessonite and Fibrolite Physical Properties


Fibrolite and Hessonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73   
3.14-3.25   

Fracture
Uneven   
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
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Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Hessonite and Fibrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hessonite 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 Hessonite and Fibrolite chemical formula.

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Hessonite and Fibrolite Specific Gravity

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

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