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Gibbsite and Brookite Physical Properties

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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
2.353.87-4.14
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Fibrous, Difficult, Fibrous
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-35.5-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al(OH)3
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Gibbsite and Brookite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gibbsite and Brookite 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 Brookite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gibbsite- Al(OH)3
  • Chemical formula of Brookite- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Gibbsite and Brookite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gibbsite and Brookite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gibbsite and Brookite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gibbsite is 3.87-4.14 whereas that of Brookite is 3.87-4.14.