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Gibbsite and Hibonite Physical Properties

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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
2.353.84
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Fibrous, Difficult, Fibrous
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-37.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al(OH)3
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

Gibbsite and Hibonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gibbsite and Hibonite 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 Hibonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gibbsite- Al(OH)3
  • Chemical formula of Hibonite- (Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19

Gibbsite and Hibonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gibbsite and Hibonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gibbsite and Hibonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gibbsite is 3.84 whereas that of Hibonite is 3.84.