Gibbsite and Atacamite Physical Properties

Gibbsite

Atacamite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.353.745-3.776

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Fibrous, Difficult, Fibrous

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect

Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-33-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al(OH)3

Cu2Cl(OH)3

Gibbsite and Atacamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gibbsite and Atacamite 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 Atacamite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Gibbsite- Al(OH)3
Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3

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Gibbsite and Atacamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gibbsite and Atacamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gibbsite and Atacamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gibbsite is 3.745-3.776 whereas that of Atacamite is 3.745-3.776.