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Gibbsite and Turquoise Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.35
2.30-2.90
1.5 Fracture
Fibrous, Difficult, Fibrous
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
Good to perfect_usually N/A
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al(OH)3
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Gibbsite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Gibbsite and Turquoise 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 Turquoise chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gibbsite- Al(OH)3
  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Gibbsite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gibbsite and Turquoise Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gibbsite and Turquoise Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gibbsite is 2.30-2.90 whereas that of Turquoise is 2.30-2.90.