Bort and Gibbsite Physical Properties

Bort

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

Not Available2.35

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

Not Available2.5-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Al(OH)3

Bort and Gibbsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bort 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 Bort and Gibbsite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Gibbsite- Al(OH)3

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Bort and Gibbsite Specific Gravity

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