Gibbsite and Riebeckite Physical Properties

Gibbsite

Riebeckite

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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

2.353.28-3.44

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Fibrous, Difficult, Fibrous

Uneven, Splintery, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect

Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-35.0-6.0

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al(OH)3

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Gibbsite and Riebeckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gibbsite and Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Gibbsite- Al(OH)3

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Gibbsite and Riebeckite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gibbsite and Riebeckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gibbsite and Riebeckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gibbsite is 3.28-3.44 whereas that of Riebeckite is 3.28-3.44.