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Gibbsite and Anorthite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.352.77
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Fibrous, Difficult, Fibrous
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-36-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al(OH)3
CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Gibbsite and Anorthite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gibbsite and Anorthite 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 Anorthite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gibbsite- Al(OH)3
  • Chemical formula of Anorthite- CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Gibbsite and Anorthite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gibbsite and Anorthite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gibbsite and Anorthite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gibbsite is 2.77 whereas that of Anorthite is 2.77.