Gibbsite and Garnet Physical Properties

Gibbsite

Garnet

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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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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.353.55-4.33

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Fibrous, Difficult, Fibrous

Conchoidal, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect

Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-36.5-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al(OH)3

Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

Gibbsite and Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Gibbsite and Garnet 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 Garnet chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Gibbsite- Al(OH)3
Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

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Gibbsite and Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gibbsite and Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gibbsite and Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gibbsite is 3.55-4.33 whereas that of Garnet is 3.55-4.33.