Gaspeite and Arfvedsonite Physical Properties

Gaspeite

Arfvedsonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

HCl soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.713.3-3.5

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

{10 1 1} Good

Perfect on [110]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.5-55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

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

Gaspeite and Arfvedsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite and Arfvedsonite 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 Gaspeite and Arfvedsonite chemical formula.

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

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Gaspeite and Arfvedsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaspeite and Arfvedsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaspeite and Arfvedsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaspeite is 3.3-3.5 whereas that of Arfvedsonite is 3.3-3.5.