Gibbsite and Charlesite Physical Properties

Gibbsite

Charlesite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.351.79

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Fibrous, Difficult, Fibrous

Irregular/uneven, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect

Perfect on {10bar10}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-32.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al(OH)3

Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)

Gibbsite and Charlesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gibbsite and Charlesite 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 Charlesite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Gibbsite- Al(OH)3
Chemical formula of Charlesite- Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)

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Gibbsite and Charlesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gibbsite and Charlesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gibbsite and Charlesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gibbsite is 1.79 whereas that of Charlesite is 1.79.