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Gibbsite and Jadeite Physical Properties


Jadeite and Gibbsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.35   
3.28-3.38   

Fracture
Fibrous, Difficult, Fibrous   
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous   

Cleavage
{001} Perfect   
Good on [110]   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Al(OH)3   
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Gibbsite and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gibbsite and Jadeite 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 Jadeite chemical formula.

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Gibbsite and Jadeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gibbsite and Jadeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gibbsite and Jadeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gibbsite is 3.28-3.38 whereas that of Jadeite is 3.28-3.38.

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