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Gibbsite and Gaylussite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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decomposes in water
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.35
1.93-1.99
1.5 Fracture
Fibrous, Difficult, Fibrous
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
perfect [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al(OH)3
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

Gibbsite and Gaylussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gibbsite and Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gibbsite- Al(OH)3
  • Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

Gibbsite and Gaylussite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gibbsite and Gaylussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gibbsite and Gaylussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gibbsite is 1.93-1.99 whereas that of Gaylussite is 1.93-1.99.

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