Pallasite and Gibbsite Physical Properties

Pallasite

Gibbsite

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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

Not Available2.35

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Fibrous, Difficult, Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

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{001} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available2.5-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Al(OH)3

Pallasite and Gibbsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pallasite 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 Pallasite and Gibbsite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Gibbsite- Al(OH)3

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Pallasite and Gibbsite Specific Gravity

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