Gibbsite and Lizardite Physical Properties

Gibbsite

Lizardite

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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

2.352.55

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Fibrous, Difficult, Fibrous

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1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-3Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al(OH)3

Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Gibbsite and Lizardite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gibbsite and Lizardite 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 Lizardite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Gibbsite- Al(OH)3
Chemical formula of Lizardite- Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Gibbsite and Lizardite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gibbsite and Lizardite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gibbsite and Lizardite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gibbsite is 2.55 whereas that of Lizardite is 2.55.