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Gibbsite and Sunstone Physical Properties


Sunstone 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   
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   

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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.

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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.

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