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Gibbsite and Sapphirine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.353.40-3.58
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Fibrous, Difficult, Fibrous
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
{010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-37.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al(OH)3
(Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Gibbsite and Sapphirine Chemical Formula

While comparing Gibbsite and Sapphirine 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 Sapphirine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gibbsite- Al(OH)3
  • Chemical formula of Sapphirine- (Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Gibbsite and Sapphirine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gibbsite and Sapphirine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gibbsite and Sapphirine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gibbsite is 3.40-3.58 whereas that of Sapphirine is 3.40-3.58.