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Gibbsite and Adamite Physical Properties


Adamite and Gibbsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.35   
4.32-4.48   

Fracture
Fibrous, Difficult, Fibrous   
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
{001} Perfect   
{101}, good; {010}, poor   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3   
3.5   

Chemical Composition
Al(OH)3   
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)   

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Gibbsite and Adamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gibbsite and Adamite 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 Gibbsite and Adamite chemical formula.

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Gibbsite and Adamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gibbsite and Adamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gibbsite and Adamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gibbsite is 4.32-4.48 whereas that of Adamite is 4.32-4.48.

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