Spinel and Fibrolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
none
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.64-3.66
  
3.14-3.25
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
8
  
6-7
  
Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4
  
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Spinel and Fibrolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Spinel 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 Spinel and Fibrolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4
- Chemical formula of Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Spinel and Fibrolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spinel and Fibrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spinel and Fibrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spinel is 3.14-3.25 whereas that of Fibrolite is 3.14-3.25.