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Gibbsite
Gibbsite

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Gibbsite and Shigaite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Moderately flexible
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.352.32
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Fibrous, Difficult, Fibrous
Flexible Flexible fragments.
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
Perfect on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-32
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al(OH)3
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Gibbsite and Shigaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gibbsite and Shigaite 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 Shigaite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gibbsite- Al(OH)3
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Gibbsite and Shigaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gibbsite and Shigaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gibbsite and Shigaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gibbsite is 2.32 whereas that of Shigaite is 2.32.