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Gaspeite and Calcite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
HCl soluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.712.67-2.73
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{10 1 1} Good
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-53
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Gaspeite and Calcite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite and Calcite 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 Calcite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
  • Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Gaspeite and Calcite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaspeite and Calcite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaspeite and Calcite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaspeite is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite is 2.67-2.73.