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Gibbsite and Tortoiseshell Physical Properties


Tortoiseshell 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   
1.25-1.35   

Fracture
Fibrous, Difficult, Fibrous   
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Cleavage
{001} Perfect   
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Mohs Hardness
2.5-3   
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Chemical Composition
Al(OH)3   
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Gibbsite and Tortoiseshell Chemical Formula

While comparing Gibbsite and Tortoiseshell 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 Tortoiseshell chemical formula.

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Gibbsite and Tortoiseshell Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gibbsite and Tortoiseshell Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gibbsite and Tortoiseshell Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gibbsite is 1.25-1.35 whereas that of Tortoiseshell is 1.25-1.35.

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