Gibbsite and Sapphire Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
insoluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.35
  
3.95-4.03
  
Fracture
Fibrous, Difficult, Fibrous
  
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
{001} Perfect
  
None, but may exhibit parting
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
  
9
  
Chemical Composition
Al(OH)3
  
Al 2 O 3
  
Gibbsite and Sapphire Chemical Formula
While comparing Gibbsite and Sapphire 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 Sapphire chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Gibbsite- Al(OH)3
- Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3
Gibbsite and Sapphire Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gibbsite and Sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gibbsite and Sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gibbsite is 3.95-4.03 whereas that of Sapphire is 3.95-4.03.