Gibbsite and Datolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.35
2.90-3.00
Fracture
Fibrous, Difficult, Fibrous
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
{001} Perfect
None
Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
5-5.5
Chemical Composition
Al(OH)3
CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Gibbsite and Datolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Gibbsite and Datolite 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 Datolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Gibbsite- Al(OH)3
- Chemical formula of Datolite- CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Gibbsite and Datolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gibbsite and Datolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gibbsite and Datolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gibbsite is 2.90-3.00 whereas that of Datolite is 2.90-3.00.