Dallasite and Gaspeite Physical Properties

Dallasite

Gaspeite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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HCl soluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.913.71

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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{10 1 1} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-74.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Dallasite and Gaspeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dallasite 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 Dallasite and Gaspeite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

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Dallasite and Gaspeite Specific Gravity

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