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Gibbsite and Beryllonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.35
2.79-2.87
1.5 Fracture
Fibrous, Difficult, Fibrous
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
{010} perfect; {100} good, interrupted; {101} indistinct; {001} in traces
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al(OH)3
NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Gibbsite and Beryllonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gibbsite and Beryllonite 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 Beryllonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gibbsite- Al(OH)3
  • Chemical formula of Beryllonite- NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Gibbsite and Beryllonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gibbsite and Beryllonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gibbsite and Beryllonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gibbsite is 2.79-2.87 whereas that of Beryllonite is 2.79-2.87.