Gaspeite and Glass Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
HCl soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.71
  
2.39-4.00
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
  
Cleavage
{10 1 1} Good
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
  
4-6
  
Chemical Composition
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
  
Not Available
  
Gaspeite and Glass Chemical Formula
While comparing Gaspeite and Glass 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 Glass chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
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Gaspeite and Glass Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaspeite and Glass Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaspeite and Glass Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaspeite is 2.39-4.00 whereas that of Glass is 2.39-4.00.