Gibbsite and Uvite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.35
  
2.97-3.14
  
Fracture
Fibrous, Difficult, Fibrous
  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
{001} Perfect
  
{1011} Indistinct
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
  
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Chemical Composition
Al(OH)3
  
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
Gibbsite and Uvite Chemical Formula
While comparing Gibbsite and Uvite 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 Uvite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Gibbsite- Al(OH)3
- Chemical formula of Uvite- Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Gibbsite and Uvite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gibbsite and Uvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gibbsite and Uvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gibbsite is 2.97-3.14 whereas that of Uvite is 2.97-3.14.