Proustite and Fibrolite Physical Properties

Proustite

Fibrolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.51-5.643.14-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct on {10 1 1}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.56-7

2 10

1.5 Chemical Composition

Ag 3AsS 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Proustite and Fibrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Proustite 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 Proustite and Fibrolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Proustite- Ag 3AsS 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Proustite and Fibrolite Specific Gravity

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