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Gibbsite and Kyanite Physical Properties


Kyanite and Gibbsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.35   
3.53-3.65   

Fracture
Fibrous, Difficult, Fibrous   
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
{001} Perfect   
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3   
4-7   

Chemical Composition
Al(OH)3   
Not Available   

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Gibbsite and Kyanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gibbsite and Kyanite 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 Kyanite chemical formula.

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Gibbsite and Kyanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gibbsite and Kyanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gibbsite and Kyanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gibbsite is 3.53-3.65 whereas that of Kyanite is 3.53-3.65.

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