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Albite and Gibbsite Physical Properties


Gibbsite and Albite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.65   
2.35   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal   
Fibrous, Difficult, Fibrous   

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}   
{001} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
2.5-3   

Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Al(OH)3   

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Albite and Gibbsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Albite and Gibbsite 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 Albite and Gibbsite chemical formula.

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Albite and Gibbsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Albite and Gibbsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Albite and Gibbsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Albite is 2.35 whereas that of Gibbsite is 2.35.

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