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Gibbsite and Hexagonite Physical Properties


Hexagonite and Gibbsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.35   
2.98-3.03   

Fracture
Fibrous, Difficult, Fibrous   
Uneven   

Cleavage
{001} Perfect   
[110] perfect; [010] distinct   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Al(OH)3   
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Gibbsite and Hexagonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gibbsite and Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite chemical formula.

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Gibbsite and Hexagonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gibbsite and Hexagonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gibbsite and Hexagonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gibbsite is 2.98-3.03 whereas that of Hexagonite is 2.98-3.03.

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