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Gibbsite and Grossular Physical Properties

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
2.353.55-3.73
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Fibrous, Difficult, Fibrous
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-37-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al(OH)3
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Gibbsite and Grossular Chemical Formula

While comparing Gibbsite and Grossular 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 Grossular chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gibbsite- Al(OH)3
  • Chemical formula of Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Gibbsite and Grossular Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gibbsite and Grossular Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gibbsite and Grossular Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gibbsite is 3.55-3.73 whereas that of Grossular is 3.55-3.73.