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Gibbsite and Stolzite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.35
2
1.5 Fracture
Fibrous, Difficult, Fibrous
Conchoidal, Uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
2.5-3
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al(OH)3
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Gibbsite and Stolzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gibbsite and Stolzite 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 Stolzite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gibbsite and Stolzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gibbsite and Stolzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gibbsite is 2 whereas that of Stolzite is 2.