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Gibbsite and Star Sapphire Physical Properties


Star Sapphire and Gibbsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.35   
3.90-4.05   

Fracture
Fibrous, Difficult, Fibrous   
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Cleavage
{001} Perfect   
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Mohs Hardness
2.5-3   
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Chemical Composition
Al(OH)3   
Al 2O 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Gibbsite and Star Sapphire Chemical Formula

While comparing Gibbsite and Star 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 Star Sapphire chemical formula.

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Gibbsite and Star Sapphire Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gibbsite and Star Sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gibbsite and Star Sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gibbsite is 3.90-4.05 whereas that of Star Sapphire is 3.90-4.05.

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