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Gibbsite and Glaucophane Physical Properties


Glaucophane 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   
3-3.15   

Fracture
Fibrous, Difficult, Fibrous   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
{001} Perfect   
Good on [110] and on [001]   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3   
6.0-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Al(OH)3   
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2   

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Gibbsite and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Gibbsite and Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane chemical formula.

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Gibbsite and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gibbsite and Glaucophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gibbsite and Glaucophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gibbsite is 3-3.15 whereas that of Glaucophane is 3-3.15.

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