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Gibbsite and Creedite Physical Properties


Creedite and Gibbsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.35   
2.70   

Fracture
Fibrous, Difficult, Fibrous   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
{001} Perfect   
Perfect on {100}   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3   
4.5   

Chemical Composition
Al(OH)3   
Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Gibbsite and Creedite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gibbsite and Creedite 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 Creedite chemical formula.

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Gibbsite and Creedite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gibbsite and Creedite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gibbsite and Creedite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gibbsite is 2.70 whereas that of Creedite is 2.70.

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