Gibbsite and Chrysotile Physical Properties

Gibbsite

Chrysotile

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.352.51-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Fibrous, Difficult, Fibrous

Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-32.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al(OH)3

Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Gibbsite and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Gibbsite and Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Gibbsite- Al(OH)3
Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Gibbsite and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gibbsite and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gibbsite and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gibbsite is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.