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Gibbsite and Kutnohorite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.35
3.12
1.5 Fracture
Fibrous, Difficult, Fibrous
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
Perfect on {10 1 1}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
3-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al(OH)3
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Gibbsite and Kutnohorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gibbsite and Kutnohorite 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 Kutnohorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gibbsite- Al(OH)3
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Gibbsite and Kutnohorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gibbsite and Kutnohorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gibbsite and Kutnohorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gibbsite is 3.12 whereas that of Kutnohorite is 3.12.