Gibbsite and Marialite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.35
  
2.50
  
Fracture
Fibrous, Difficult, Fibrous
  
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
{001} Perfect
  
Distinct on {100} and {110}
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
  
5.5-6
  
Chemical Composition
Al(OH)3
  
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Gibbsite and Marialite Chemical Formula
While comparing Gibbsite and Marialite 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 Marialite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Gibbsite- Al(OH)3
- Chemical formula of Marialite- 3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Gibbsite and Marialite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gibbsite and Marialite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gibbsite and Marialite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gibbsite is 2.50 whereas that of Marialite is 2.50.