Gibbsite and Iolite Physical Properties

Gibbsite

Iolite

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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

2.352.6-2.7

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Fibrous, Difficult, Fibrous

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1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect

3,1

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-37-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al(OH)3

Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

Gibbsite and Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gibbsite and Iolite 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 Iolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Gibbsite- Al(OH)3
Chemical formula of Iolite- Mg₂Al₄Si₅O₁₈

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Gibbsite and Iolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gibbsite and Iolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gibbsite and Iolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gibbsite is 2.6-2.7 whereas that of Iolite is 2.6-2.7.