Scapolite and Fibrolite Physical Properties

Scapolite

Fibrolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.743.14-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Splintery

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

1.6 Cleavage

{100} Distinct, {110} Distinct

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-66-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Na 4Al 3Si 9O 24Cl to Ca 4Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Scapolite and Fibrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scapolite 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 Scapolite and Fibrolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Scapolite- Na 4Al 3Si 9O 24Cl to Ca 4Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chemical formula of Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Scapolite and Fibrolite Specific Gravity

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