Gibbsite and Golden Beryl Physical Properties

Gibbsite

Golden Beryl

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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

2.352.6-2.8

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Fibrous, Difficult, Fibrous

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1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect

3,1 basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-37.5-8.0

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al(OH)3

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Gibbsite and Golden Beryl Chemical Formula

While comparing Gibbsite and Golden Beryl 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 Golden Beryl chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Gibbsite- Al(OH)3
Chemical formula of Golden Beryl- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Gibbsite and Golden Beryl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gibbsite and Golden Beryl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gibbsite and Golden Beryl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gibbsite is 2.6-2.8 whereas that of Golden Beryl is 2.6-2.8.