Kyanite and Gibbsite Physical Properties

Kyanite

Gibbsite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.53-3.652.35

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, Brittle, Metallic

Fibrous, Difficult, Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between

{001} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-72.5-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Al(OH)3

Kyanite and Gibbsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite and Gibbsite 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 Kyanite and Gibbsite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Gibbsite- Al(OH)3

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Kyanite and Gibbsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Kyanite and Gibbsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Kyanite and Gibbsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Kyanite is 2.35 whereas that of Gibbsite is 2.35.