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Gibbsite and Pyrrhotite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.35
4.58-4.65
1.5 Fracture
Fibrous, Difficult, Fibrous
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
3.5-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al(OH)3
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Gibbsite and Pyrrhotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gibbsite and Pyrrhotite 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 Pyrrhotite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gibbsite- Al(OH)3
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Gibbsite and Pyrrhotite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gibbsite and Pyrrhotite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gibbsite and Pyrrhotite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gibbsite is 4.58-4.65 whereas that of Pyrrhotite is 4.58-4.65.