Gibbsite and Musgravite Physical Properties

Gibbsite

Musgravite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.353.62-3.68

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Fibrous, Difficult, Fibrous

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-38-8.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al(OH)3

(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Gibbsite and Musgravite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gibbsite and Musgravite 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 Musgravite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Gibbsite- Al(OH)3
Chemical formula of Musgravite- (Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Gibbsite and Musgravite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gibbsite and Musgravite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gibbsite and Musgravite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gibbsite is 3.62-3.68 whereas that of Musgravite is 3.62-3.68.