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Gibbsite and Emerald Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Hard
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.35
2.67-2.78
1.5 Fracture
Fibrous, Difficult, Fibrous
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
Imperfect on the [0001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al(OH)3
Be3Al2SiO6

Gibbsite and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Gibbsite and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gibbsite- Al(OH)3
  • Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6

Gibbsite and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gibbsite and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gibbsite and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gibbsite is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.