Gibbsite self-assembly proceeds in a Tetris-like fashion Researchers at the Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory showed that small crystals orient themselves so their crystal ...

The two recently published studies combine detailed molecular imaging and molecular modeling to sort out how gibbsite, a common aluminum-containing mineral, forms and dissolves in exquisite detail.

ONLY detailed sampling of early weathering stages combined with suitable analytical techniques can reveal the presence of gibbsite as a primary weathering product in certain weathering crusts of acid ...