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Gibbsite and Mimetite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.357.10
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Fibrous, Difficult, Fibrous
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
[10 1 1] Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-33.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al(OH)3
Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Gibbsite and Mimetite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gibbsite and Mimetite 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 Mimetite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gibbsite- Al(OH)3
  • Chemical formula of Mimetite- Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Gibbsite and Mimetite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gibbsite and Mimetite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gibbsite and Mimetite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gibbsite is 7.10 whereas that of Mimetite is 7.10.