Gibbsite and Sunstone Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.35
  
2.62-2.65
  
Fracture
Fibrous, Difficult, Fibrous
  
Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
{001} Perfect
  
001
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
  
6
  
Chemical Composition
Al(OH)3
  
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  
Gibbsite and Sunstone Chemical Formula
While comparing Gibbsite and Sunstone 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 Sunstone chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Gibbsite- Al(OH)3
- Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Gibbsite and Sunstone Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gibbsite and Sunstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gibbsite and Sunstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gibbsite is 2.62-2.65 whereas that of Sunstone is 2.62-2.65.