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Gibbsite and Chlorastrolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.35
3.1-3.5
1.5 Fracture
Fibrous, Difficult, Fibrous
Granular
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al(OH)3
Ca 2(Mg,Fe)Al 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Gibbsite and Chlorastrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gibbsite and Chlorastrolite 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 Chlorastrolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gibbsite- Al(OH)3
  • Chemical formula of Chlorastrolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe)Al 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Gibbsite and Chlorastrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gibbsite and Chlorastrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gibbsite and Chlorastrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gibbsite is 3.1-3.5 whereas that of Chlorastrolite is 3.1-3.5.