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Stolzite and Gibbsite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2
2.35
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, Brittle
Fibrous, Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}
{001} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
2.5-3
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Al(OH)3

Stolzite and Gibbsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Stolzite 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 Stolzite and Gibbsite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Gibbsite- Al(OH)3

Stolzite and Gibbsite Specific Gravity

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