Gibbsite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties

Gibbsite

Kurnakovite

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.351.847-1.852

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Fibrous, Difficult, Fibrous

Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect

Poor to indistinct on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-32-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al(OH)3

Not Available

Gibbsite and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gibbsite and Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Gibbsite- Al(OH)3

Compare Grey Gemstones

Gibbsite Vs Galena

Gibbsite Vs Pallasite

Gibbsite Vs Vanadinite

Gibbsite and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gibbsite and Kurnakovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gibbsite and Kurnakovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gibbsite is 1.847-1.852 whereas that of Kurnakovite is 1.847-1.852.