Gibbsite and Bayldonite Physical Properties

Gibbsite

Bayldonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.355.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Fibrous, Difficult, Fibrous

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-34.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al(OH)3

(Cu,Zn)3Pb(AsO3OH)2(OH)2

Gibbsite and Bayldonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gibbsite and Bayldonite 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 Bayldonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Gibbsite- Al(OH)3
Chemical formula of Bayldonite- (Cu,Zn)3Pb(AsO3OH)2(OH)2

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Gibbsite and Bayldonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gibbsite and Bayldonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gibbsite and Bayldonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gibbsite is 5.50 whereas that of Bayldonite is 5.50.