×

Tortoiseshell
Tortoiseshell

Gibbsite
Gibbsite



ADD
Compare
X
Tortoiseshell
X
Gibbsite

Tortoiseshell and Gibbsite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.25-1.352.35
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Fibrous, Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
{001} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available2.5-3
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Al(OH)3

Tortoiseshell and Gibbsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tortoiseshell 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 Tortoiseshell and Gibbsite chemical formula.

    >
  • Chemical formula of Gibbsite- Al(OH)3

Tortoiseshell and Gibbsite Specific Gravity

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