Gibbsite and Rutile Physical Properties

Gibbsite

Rutile

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Insoluble in acids

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.354.20-4.30

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Fibrous, Difficult, Fibrous

Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect

{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-36-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al(OH)3

TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Gibbsite and Rutile Chemical Formula

While comparing Gibbsite and Rutile 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 Rutile chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Gibbsite- Al(OH)3
Chemical formula of Rutile- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Gibbsite and Rutile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gibbsite and Rutile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gibbsite and Rutile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gibbsite is 4.20-4.30 whereas that of Rutile is 4.20-4.30.