Arfvedsonite and Gaspeite Physical Properties

Arfvedsonite

Gaspeite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

HCl soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.3-3.53.71

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [110]

{10 1 1} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-64.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2

(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Arfvedsonite and Gaspeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Arfvedsonite and Gaspeite 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 Arfvedsonite and Gaspeite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Arfvedsonite- NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

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Arfvedsonite and Gaspeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Arfvedsonite and Gaspeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Arfvedsonite and Gaspeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Arfvedsonite is 3.71 whereas that of Gaspeite is 3.71.