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Bixbite and Gibbsite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
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Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Fibrous, Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
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{001} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.52.5-3
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Al(OH)3

Bixbite and Gibbsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bixbite 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 Bixbite and Gibbsite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Gibbsite- Al(OH)3

Bixbite and Gibbsite Specific Gravity

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