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Gibbsite and Alabaster Physical Properties

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
2.35
2.30
1.5 Fracture
Fibrous, Difficult, Fibrous
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1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
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1.8 Chemical Composition
Al(OH)3
CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Gibbsite and Alabaster Chemical Formula

While comparing Gibbsite and Alabaster 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 Alabaster chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gibbsite- Al(OH)3
  • Chemical formula of Alabaster- CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Gibbsite and Alabaster Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gibbsite and Alabaster Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gibbsite and Alabaster Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gibbsite is 2.30 whereas that of Alabaster is 2.30.