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Gibbsite and Amblygonite 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
2.98-3.10
1.5 Fracture
Fibrous, Difficult, Fibrous
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
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1.8 Chemical Composition
Al(OH)3
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Gibbsite and Amblygonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gibbsite and Amblygonite 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 Amblygonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gibbsite- Al(OH)3
  • Chemical formula of Amblygonite- (Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Gibbsite and Amblygonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gibbsite and Amblygonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gibbsite and Amblygonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gibbsite is 2.98-3.10 whereas that of Amblygonite is 2.98-3.10.

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