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Gibbsite and Faustite Physical Properties


Faustite and Gibbsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.35   
2.9   

Fracture
Fibrous, Difficult, Fibrous   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
{001} Perfect   
{???} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3   
4.5   

Chemical Composition
Al(OH)3   
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Gibbsite and Faustite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gibbsite and Faustite 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 Faustite chemical formula.

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Gibbsite and Faustite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gibbsite and Faustite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gibbsite and Faustite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gibbsite is 2.9 whereas that of Faustite is 2.9.

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