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Gibbsite Mineral Data
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General Gibbsite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
Al(OH)3 |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 78.00 gm |
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Aluminum 34.59 % Al 65.36 % Al2O3 |
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Hydrogen 3.88 % H 34.64 % H2O |
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Oxygen 61.53 % O |
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100.00 % 100.00 % = TOTAL OXIDE |
| Empirical Formula: |
Al(OH)3 |
| Environment: |
Lateritic soils developed on aluminous rocks in areas of high rainfall. |
| IMA Status: |
Valid Species (Pre-IMA) 1822 |
| Locality: |
Bauxite deposits of Arkansas, USA. Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named after the American collector, G. Gibbs (1776-1833). |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Gibbsite  |
| Synonym: |
Hydrargyllite |
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ICSD 36233 |
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PDF 33-18 |
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