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Gibbsite and Meionite Physical Properties


Meionite and Gibbsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.35   
2.78   

Fracture
Fibrous, Difficult, Fibrous   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
{001} Perfect   
{???} Distinct, {???} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Al(OH)3   
3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Gibbsite and Meionite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gibbsite and Meionite 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 Meionite chemical formula.

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Gibbsite and Meionite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gibbsite and Meionite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gibbsite and Meionite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gibbsite is 2.78 whereas that of Meionite is 2.78.

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