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Gibbsite and Baddeleyite Physical Properties


Baddeleyite and Gibbsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.35   
5.5-6.0   

Fracture
Fibrous, Difficult, Fibrous   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
{001} Perfect   
{001} Distinct   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3   
6.5   

Chemical Composition
Al(OH)3   
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Gibbsite and Baddeleyite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gibbsite and Baddeleyite 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 Baddeleyite chemical formula.

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Gibbsite and Baddeleyite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gibbsite and Baddeleyite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gibbsite and Baddeleyite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gibbsite is 5.5-6.0 whereas that of Baddeleyite is 5.5-6.0.

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