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Gibbsite and Tanzanite Physical Properties


Tanzanite and Gibbsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available   
Hard   

Specific Gravity
2.35   
3.35   

Fracture
Fibrous, Difficult, Fibrous   
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
{001} Perfect   
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Al(OH)3   
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   

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Gibbsite and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gibbsite and Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite chemical formula.

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Gibbsite and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gibbsite and Tanzanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gibbsite and Tanzanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gibbsite is 3.35 whereas that of Tanzanite is 3.35.

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