Gibbsite and Sapphirine Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.35
3.40-3.58
Fracture
Fibrous, Difficult, Fibrous
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Cleavage
{001} Perfect
{010} Perfect
Chemical Composition
Al(OH)3
(Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , 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 OâDonoghue , 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.