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Gibbsite and Albite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.352.60-2.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Fibrous, Difficult, Fibrous
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-36-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al(OH)3
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Gibbsite and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gibbsite and Albite 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 Albite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gibbsite- Al(OH)3
  • Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Gibbsite and Albite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gibbsite and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gibbsite and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gibbsite is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.