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Gibbsite and Variscite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.352.42-2.58
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Fibrous, Difficult, Fibrous
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect
[010] perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-34-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al(OH)3
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)

Gibbsite and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gibbsite and Variscite 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 Variscite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gibbsite- Al(OH)3
  • Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)

Gibbsite and Variscite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gibbsite and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gibbsite and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gibbsite is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.