Gaspeite and Calcite Physical Properties

Gaspeite

Calcite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

HCl soluble

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.71

2.67-2.73

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

4.5-5

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.

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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.