Diamond and Gaspeite Physical Properties

Diamond

Gaspeite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

HCl soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.50-3.533.71

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

111 (perfect in four directions)

{10 1 1} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

104.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Diamond and Gaspeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Gaspeite chemical formula.

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

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Diamond and Gaspeite Specific Gravity

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