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Gibbsite and Aquamarine 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
2.66-2.80
1.5 Fracture
Fibrous, Difficult, Fibrous
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1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
3,1 basal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al(OH)3
Be3Al2SiO6

Gibbsite and Aquamarine Chemical Formula

While comparing Gibbsite and Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gibbsite- Al(OH)3
  • Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be3Al2SiO6

Gibbsite and Aquamarine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gibbsite and Aquamarine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gibbsite and Aquamarine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gibbsite is 2.66-2.80 whereas that of Aquamarine is 2.66-2.80.

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