Blue spinel and Gibbsite Physical Properties

Blue spinel

Gibbsite

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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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2.35

1.5 Fracture

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Fibrous, Difficult, Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

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{001} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

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2.5-3

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Al(OH)3

Blue spinel and Gibbsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Blue spinel 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 Blue spinel and Gibbsite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Gibbsite- Al(OH)3

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Blue spinel and Gibbsite Specific Gravity

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