Gibbsite and Andean Opal Physical Properties

Gibbsite

Andean Opal

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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

2.35Not Available

1 7.18

1.13 Fracture

Fibrous, Difficult, Fibrous

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1.14 Cleavage

{001} Perfect

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1.15 Mohs Hardness

2.5-3Not Available

2 10

1.16 Chemical Composition

Al(OH)3

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Gibbsite and Andean Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Gibbsite and Andean Opal 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 Andean Opal chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Gibbsite- Al(OH)3

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Gibbsite and Andean Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gibbsite and Andean Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gibbsite and Andean Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gibbsite is Not Available whereas that of Andean Opal is Not Available.