Painite and Fibrolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.00-4.03
3.14-3.25
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
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Chemical Composition
CaZrBAl 9O 18Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Painite and Fibrolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Painite 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 Painite and Fibrolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Painite- CaZrBAl 9O 18Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Painite and Fibrolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Painite and Fibrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Painite and Fibrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Painite is 3.14-3.25 whereas that of Fibrolite is 3.14-3.25.