Elaeolite and Gaspeite Physical Properties

Elaeolite

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

2.55-2.673.71

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

5.5-64.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Elaeolite and Gaspeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Elaeolite 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 Elaeolite and Gaspeite chemical formula.

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

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Elaeolite and Gaspeite Specific Gravity

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