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Gibbsite and Titanite Physical Properties


Titanite 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   
3.48-3.60   

Fracture
Fibrous, Difficult, Fibrous   
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
{001} Perfect   
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
Al(OH)3   
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Gibbsite and Titanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gibbsite and Titanite 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 Titanite chemical formula.

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Gibbsite and Titanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gibbsite and Titanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gibbsite and Titanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gibbsite is 3.48-3.60 whereas that of Titanite is 3.48-3.60.

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