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Gibbsite and Boracite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.35
2.95-2.96
1.5 Fracture
Fibrous, Difficult, Fibrous
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al(OH)3
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Gibbsite and Boracite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gibbsite and Boracite 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 Boracite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gibbsite- Al(OH)3
  • Chemical formula of Boracite- Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Gibbsite and Boracite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gibbsite and Boracite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gibbsite and Boracite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gibbsite is 2.95-2.96 whereas that of Boracite is 2.95-2.96.