Hessonite Garnet and Fibrolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.14-3.25
  
Fracture
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Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
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6-7
  
Chemical Composition
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Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Hessonite Garnet and Fibrolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hessonite Garnet 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 Garnet and Fibrolite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Hessonite Garnet and Fibrolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hessonite Garnet and Fibrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hessonite Garnet and Fibrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hessonite Garnet is 3.14-3.25 whereas that of Fibrolite is 3.14-3.25.