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Gibbsite and Almandine Physical Properties


Almandine and Gibbsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.35   
3.95-4.30   

Fracture
Fibrous, Difficult, Fibrous   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
{001} Perfect   
none   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Al(OH)3   
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Gibbsite and Almandine Chemical Formula

While comparing Gibbsite and Almandine 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 Almandine chemical formula.

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Gibbsite and Almandine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gibbsite and Almandine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gibbsite and Almandine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gibbsite is 3.95-4.30 whereas that of Almandine is 3.95-4.30.

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