Gibbsite and Boleite Physical Properties

Gibbsite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.355.05

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Fibrous, Difficult, Fibrous

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect

[001] perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-33-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al(OH)3

Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Gibbsite and Boleite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gibbsite and Boleite 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 Boleite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Gibbsite- Al(OH)3
Chemical formula of Boleite- Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Gibbsite and Boleite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gibbsite and Boleite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gibbsite and Boleite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gibbsite is 5.05 whereas that of Boleite is 5.05.