Gibbsite and Weloganite Physical Properties

Gibbsite

Weloganite

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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

2.353.20-3.22

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Fibrous, Difficult, Fibrous

Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect

Perfect on pseudo {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-33

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al(OH)3

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Gibbsite and Weloganite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gibbsite and Weloganite 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 Weloganite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Gibbsite- Al(OH)3

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Gibbsite and Weloganite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gibbsite and Weloganite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gibbsite and Weloganite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gibbsite is 3.20-3.22 whereas that of Weloganite is 3.20-3.22.