Gaspeite and Nickeline Physical Properties

Gaspeite

Nickeline

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

HCl soluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.71Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{10 1 1} Good

{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.5-55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

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Gaspeite and Nickeline Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite and Nickeline 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 Nickeline chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

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Gaspeite and Nickeline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaspeite and Nickeline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaspeite and Nickeline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaspeite is Not Available whereas that of Nickeline is Not Available.