Gibbsite and Ammolite Physical Properties

Gibbsite

Ammolite

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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

2.352.75-2.80

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Fibrous, Difficult, Fibrous

Uneven, Granular

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect

no true cleavage

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-34

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al(OH)3

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Gibbsite and Ammolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gibbsite and Ammolite 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 Ammolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Gibbsite- Al(OH)3

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Gibbsite and Ammolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gibbsite and Ammolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gibbsite and Ammolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gibbsite is 2.75-2.80 whereas that of Ammolite is 2.75-2.80.