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Gaspeite and Arfvedsonite Physical Properties


Arfvedsonite and Gaspeite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
HCl soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.71   
3.3-3.5   

Fracture
Uneven   
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
{10 1 1} Good   
Perfect on [110]   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3   
NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2   

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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.

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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.

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