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gibbsite

gibbsite

9.9
A white mineral that people use to make aluminium
  • noun
  • /ˈɡɪbˌsaɪt/
  • Specialized
translation icon : gibbsita
  • Gibbsite is a white crystalline mineral that is a key component of bauxite, crucial for aluminum extraction.

Examples

  • Under the microscope, gibbsite crystals often appear as thin plates or flakes.

  • The refinery uses gibbsite as a raw material to produce high-purity alumina for industry.

  • Gibbsite is one of the main minerals extracted from bauxite during aluminum processing.

  • The mineral gibbsite is essential for aluminum production.

  • Many geologists study gibbsite for its industrial applications.

  • In the industrial process, gibbsite is used to refine alumina, which is essential for producing aluminum.

  • Geologists often analyze gibbsite due to its significance in understanding mineral resources and bauxite deposits.

Synonyms

aluminum hydroxide
vsgibbsite
  • Specialized
5.1

A white solid used in antacids and to clean water

is the natural mineral form mainly noted as a source of alumina
hydrated aluminum oxide
vsgibbsite
  • Specialized
8.1

A white mineral made of aluminium and water that forms small crystals

is the named mineral emphasising its role as a bauxite component and alumina source

Surface Forms

gibbsite singular
gibbsites plural

Etymology

Gibbsite comes from the name of the mineral collector Gibbs, who collected and studied many minerals, so the mineral was named after him. So gibbsite is the name for a white aluminum mineral found in bauxite and used as a source of alumina.