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Gibbsite and Clinochlore 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
2.60-3.02
1.5 Fracture
Fibrous, Difficult, Fibrous
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
{001} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al(OH)3
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Gibbsite and Clinochlore Chemical Formula

While comparing Gibbsite and Clinochlore 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 Clinochlore chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gibbsite- Al(OH)3
  • Chemical formula of Clinochlore- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Gibbsite and Clinochlore Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gibbsite and Clinochlore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gibbsite and Clinochlore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gibbsite is 2.60-3.02 whereas that of Clinochlore is 2.60-3.02.