Gibbsite and Caledonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.35
  
5.6-5.76
  
Fracture
Fibrous, Difficult, Fibrous
  
Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Cleavage
{001} Perfect
  
[001] perfect; [100] distinct
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
  
2.5-3
  
Chemical Composition
Al(OH)3
  
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Gibbsite and Caledonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Gibbsite and Caledonite 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 Caledonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Gibbsite- Al(OH)3
- Chemical formula of Caledonite- Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Gibbsite and Caledonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gibbsite and Caledonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gibbsite and Caledonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gibbsite is 5.6-5.76 whereas that of Caledonite is 5.6-5.76.