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Gaspeite and Marialite Physical Properties


Marialite and Gaspeite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
HCl soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.71   
2.50   

Fracture
Uneven   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
{10 1 1} Good   
Distinct on {100} and {110}   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3   
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Gaspeite and Marialite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite and Marialite 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 Marialite chemical formula.

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Gaspeite and Marialite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaspeite and Marialite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaspeite and Marialite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaspeite is 2.50 whereas that of Marialite is 2.50.

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